Complete the beginnings of a dissertation chapter 1 including the following sections with peer reviewed scholarly APA formatted sources. Please pay close attention to the tone and formatting of citations.
Objectives of Chapter 1:
Chapter 1 introduces the major elements of the dissertation, including the topic, problem, purpose, research questions and any applicable hypotheses, and the significance of the study.
Additionally, Chapter 1 introduces the theoretical or conceptual framework, defines any unique terms, and states the research assumptions, limitations, and delimitations.
The following information describes the development of each Chapter 1 section in detail…
INTRODUCTION
No subtitle is given to this section.
The introduction serves to engage the reader by discussing the overall research topic and background information to your proposed study.
A good introduction should describe the broad foundations of your study and indicate the general scope of your study but should not go into so much detail that later sections, such as the purpose, problem, and methodology, become irrelevant.
The introduction can also provide an overview of the sections that will appear in Chapter 1.
BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM
This section should lead up to the statement of the problem in order to create the context of the problem for the readers.
In this section, you will want to draw upon the origins of the issues on which the problem is based.
Be sure to integrate appropriate references to evidence the existence of a problem.
Your discussion should reflect why the research problem is of important social concern or theoretical interest.
This section is typically several pages in length.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
This section must clearly identify the problem. Include the phrase, “The problem is…” to allow the reader to distinguish the issue driving the study.
The problem must be supported with citations.
A researchable problem is not simply a gap in the literature or a lack of information; a research problem is a documented existing social issue for which there is not a known solution or an effective solution.
Review the Research Methodology Selection Information material for an example of how to align your “Problem Statement” section with your selected design.
This section is typically brief at less than 1 page in length.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This section should concisely explain the focus of your study.
Begin this section with the method and design you have selected and provide a clear statement of the research objectives of your study.
Provide a brief descriiption of the means through which the goals of your study will be achieved and the geographic location of the study.
Review the Research Methodology Selection Information material for an example of how to align your “Purpose Statement” section with your selected design.
This section is typically brief at less than 1 page in length.
POPULATION AND SAMPLE
Describe the population by discussing the criteria you will use for your study participants.
Briefly discuss your sampling type and sample size.
If your study will not include participants or primary data, then briefly explain your proposed sources of data.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The significance sections explain why the study is a unique approach to the problem to be investigated, potential benefit/benefactors from the proposed study, and the ways in which the study results might make an original contribution to the field.
Discuss why this study is important and to whom.
Describe the potential contribution this research may make to current and future studies and thought and how the results of this research might add to leadership knowledge and literature.
Review the Research Methodology Selection Information material for an example of how to align your “Significance of the Study” section with your selected design.
This section is typically brief at less than 1 page in length.
NATURE OF THE STUDY
This section should include a descriiption of the general means through which the goals of the study will be achieved.
Present a synopsis and justification of the research method and design for your study.
Provide an overview discussion of the research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) and the appropriateness of the method for addressing the purpose of the study.
Discuss why your proposed research design is more appropriate than 2 or 3 other possible research designs.
Provide a brief overview of the proposed instrumentation, data collection, and data analysis.
This section is typically 1 to 3 pages in length.
