Assignment 2: Exploring Interests to Identify Research Problems
The most important task in preparing to write a dissertation is identifying a current problem that is of interest to you. Conducting research can be a daunting task; however, conducting research on a topic or area that is of interest to the researcher can be motivating and make the research process easier. In this assignment, you will conduct research to identify a current problem in your dissertation topic or area of interest.
Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, address the following:
- Research at least five articles in appropriate trade journals or academic peer-reviewed journals to find a current problem in your dissertation topic or area of interest.
- Describe the problem.
- Discuss why you are interested in this topic.
- Explain why addressing this problem might aid the field of study both practically (actual organizational setting) and academically.
- Identify professional organizations that might Help your research efforts in your topic or area or perhaps be interested in your dissertation study findings.
Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Note: The title page, references, and appendices are not included in the page count.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Click here to download the APA Guide. Use this guide to format your assignment.
Write your responses in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, January 25, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | ||
| Assignment Components |
Proficient |
Maximum Points |
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Research at least five articles in appropriate trade journals and/or academic peer-reviewed journals to find a current problem in your dissertation topic or area of interest. |
References include at least five articles from appropriate trade journals and/or academic peer-reviewed journals. Correctly identified a current problem in the topic or area of interest. |
4 |
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Describe the problem you have found. |
The research problem is sufficiently and accurately described in a succinct manner, with enough detail to ensure the reader understands the problem. |
12 |
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Discuss why you are interested in this topic. |
Discussion of interest in the topic demonstrates an appropriate degree of thought and consideration regarding how to identify and frame the problem. |
12 |
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Explain why addressing this problem might aid the field of study both practically (actual organizational setting) and academically. |
Explanation accurately and logically demonstrates the potential effect of addressing the problem in both practical and academic settings. |
16 |
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Identify professional organizations that might Help your research efforts in your topic or area, or perhaps be interested in your dissertation study findings. |
Professional organizations identified are logical and appropriate to the topic or area. Appropriate consideration is given to organizations that have a potential interest in the dissertation study findings. |
4 |
| Academic Writing | ||
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Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
Written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation per the APA standards (6th edition). |
12 |
| Total |
60 |
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