Identify the variables/constructs, materials/instrumentation, and analysis. Identify the target population and sample size that will be needed (proposal) or was obtained (manuscript).

Assignment Instructions:

Include the following items in your draft:

Write a problem statement with no more than 250 words.

Write a purpose statement using the directions below.

Include two or three paragraphs about a theory or conceptual framework.
Add you annotated bibliography from previous work.

From the dissertation template, use the following points to write a purpose statement: Begin with a succinct purpose statement that identifies the study method, design, and overarching goal: “The purpose of this [identify research methodology] [identify research design] study is to [identify the goal of the dissertation that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions that will follow].”

Indicate how the study is a logical, explicit research response to the stated problem and the research questions that will follow.

Continue with a brief and clear step-by-step overview of how the study will be (proposal) or was (manuscript) conducted.

Identify the variables/constructs, materials/instrumentation, and analysis.
Identify the target population and sample size that will be needed (proposal) or was obtained (manuscript).