Research Plan: PhD Residency 2 Assignment
Proposed Research Topic:
Meeting Clayton County Libraries Current Needs Through Sustainability Planning, Community Building and Advocacy
Required Component and Description
A.
Research Question
Following the proposed topic highlighted above, write 3 of your current research question.
B.
Research Methodology
What methodology would you propose to test your research question and why this is the best one?
C.
Theoretical Foundation and/or Conceptual Framework
List 1- to 2-potential theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks that may guide your study. State the key concepts of the theory and how they are related. For conceptual framework, describe the particular “lens” this framework offers for your study.
D.
Gaps
Identify at least 2 potential gaps
E.
Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations
Identify at least 1 assumption, 1 limitation, and 1 delimitation.
F.
Controlling and Managing Bias
Identify two strategies for controlling and managing bias in your research.
G.
Summary of the Literature/Logical Fallacies
i. Attach or outline a brief outline that describes the flow of your intended literature review.
ii. Describe two logical fallacies and how you will guard against this in your own writing.
H.
Synthesis of the Literature
Write 1 paragraph that provides a synthesis of at least 3 articles that approach your topic from different perspectives.
I.
Implications for Future Research
What implications will your study have on future research?
J.
Contributions to Discipline and to Social Change
What contributions will your research make to the discipline and society?
Note: Social change implications are expressed in terms of tangible improvements to individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, or societies.
HINTS:
1. My Program is PHD PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION WITH SPECIALIZATION IN “PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP.”
