BUSI 987 Dissertation I

BUSI 987, Dissertation I, is the first step for doctoral candidates to develop and complete the dissertation. It provides a focused study of the problem, purpose, significance, framework, biblical integration, and important literature relevant to the proposed research.

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

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All dissertations using human subjects will require Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. IRB ensures ethical research involving human participants. IRB approval is required before recruiting participants or collecting data. The candidate must submit an IRB application after proposal defense and follow all procedures. For more details, visit Liberty University’s IRB website. 

Tasks (9)

The Dissertation is broken up into tasks to help the student move through the process efficiently. Please review each task carefully before submitting it to avoid needless submit / review / revision cycles.

• Task 1: Bullet Point Outline and CITI Certificate Approval (Chair)
• Task 1: Bullet Point Outline Approval (Methodologist)
• Task 2: The Problem Approval (Chair)
• Task 3: The Nature of the Study Approval (Chair)
• Task 4: The Research Framework Approval (Chair)
• Task 5: Review of the Professional and Academic Literature Approval (Chair)
• Task 6: Supporting Material Approval (Chair)
• Task 7: Section 1, Foundation of the Study Approval (Chair)
• Task 7: Section 1, Foundation of the Study Approval (Committee)

Attendance Task: Check-in Quizzes (8)

The quizzes are designed to help the candidate self-report progress in developing the dissertation manuscript. These quizzes serve as a checkpoint for the candidate to reflect on the work accomplished, ensure the candidate is meeting course activity and attendance requirements, and keep the candidate on track.