SMGT 688 Thesis Proposal

SMGT 688 is the first course in the three-course thesis sequence and supports students in building the foundation of the thesis project. It provides focused study on ethics in research, topic selection, introduction to the study, the literature review, and the methodology.

Course Requirements Checklist

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

Quiz: CITI Training Certificate

The IRB requires researchers, co-researchers, and faculty sponsors to complete research ethics training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) prior to receiving IRB approval. The IRB requires the completion of either the Social & Behavioral Researchers or Biomedical & Health Science Researchers courses, whichever is most applicable to the research being conducted.

Thesis Background Assignment

The goal of this assignment is to focus your research. The Research Chair should have a solid understanding of what you intend to study and how you intend to study it.

Chapter 1 Introduction Part 1 Assignment

This is a narrative assignment using the proper template and headings. See the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template for additional guidance.

The body of the submission will include:

• Abstract – place holder page, the abstract will be written here when the study is completed
• Table of Contents – place holder page, content will be included with completed manuscript

Chapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Assignment

This is a narrative assignment using the proper template and headings. See the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template in Canvas for additional guidance.

The body of the submission will include:

Chapter 2 Literature Review Part 1 Assignment

This is a narrative assignment using the proper template and headings. See the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template in Canvas for additional guidance.

The body of the submission will include:

• Overview of the Literature Review
• Conceptual or Theoretical Framework

Chapter 2 Literature Review Part 2 Assignment

This is a narrative assignment using the proper template and headings. See the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template in Canvas for additional guidance.

The body of the submission will include:

• Review of the related literature
• Summary of the literature review

Chapter 3 Methods Assignment

This is a narrative assignment using the proper template and headings. See the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template in Canvas for additional guidance.

The body of the submission will include:

IRB Submission Assignment

Before collecting data, students must have their project approved through the IRB. IRB approval ensures that the study aligns with applicable federal regulations and university policy.

Your submission will include a file upload verifying that the IRB Application submission has been “certified” and is ready for IRB review.

Important Note: Data cannot be collected until the IRB approval letter is received.

Thesis Proposal – Complete Assignment

This goal of this assignment is to assemble the completed thesis proposal.