SMGT 689 Thesis Research

This is the second course in the three-course thesis sequence. The thesis is designed to demonstrate the student’s ability to complete an original research project. The thesis may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the sport management field. This course is designed to support students in the completing their approved thesis projects: Chapter 4 Findings, Chapter 5 Conclusion, References, Appendix/Appendices.

Assignment 9: IRB Approval Letter

Data cannot be collected until IRB approval is received. This will be added to the manuscript as an appendix in Assignment 15.

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.

Assignment 10: Chapter 3 – Methods Part 2

APA formatted title page – see research templates for example(s):

• Running head – shortened version of paper title, page number in the upper right corner
• Scholarly Title
• Student’s Full Legal Name
• Department of Hospitality & Sport Management, Liberty University
• Author Note

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 the following based on design, qualitative OR quantitative:

Assignment 11: Chapter 3 – Methods Part 3

APA formatted title page – see research templates for example(s):

• Running head – shortened version of paper title, page number in the upper right corner
• Scholarly Title
• Student’s Full Legal Name
• Department of Hospitality & Sport Management, Liberty University
• Author Note

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 the following:

Assignment 12: Chapter 4 – Findings

APA formatted title page – see research templates for example(s):

• Running head – shortened version of paper title, page number in the upper right corner
• Scholarly Title
• Student’s Full Legal Name
• Department of Hospitality & Sport Management, Liberty University
• Author Note

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 the following based on design, qualitative OR quantitative:

Assignment 13: Chapter 5 – Conclusion

APA formatted title page – see research templates for example(s):

• Running head – shortened version of paper title, page number in the upper right corner
• Scholarly Title
• Student’s Full Legal Name
• Department of Hospitality & Sport Management, Liberty University
• Author Note

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 the following based on design, qualitative OR quantitative:

Assignment 14: References

References

• All factual assertions should be supported with an APA formatted, in-text citation.
• All in-text citations should be included on an APA formatted reference page.

All the references cited within the text should be listed in accordance with the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of APA.

Your submission will include two documents:

Document 1: Thesis Draft (assignments below as a single document)

• APA formatted title page
• Abstract – place holder page
• Table of Contents – place holder page
• Assignments 1-13/Chapters 1-5
• References in APA format

Document 2: Reference List Review Form (available in Canvas)

• Student will complete and submit this form providing a review of the in-text citations and the reference page.

Assignment 15: Appendix or Appendices

Your submission will include the following as a single document:

• Updated thesis draft based on feedback from Assignment 14 References
• Appendices will be added as appropriate, as determined by the Research Chair
  • IRB Approval Letter is required.

Assignment 16: Final Review

Your submission will include the following as a single document:

• APA formatted title page
• Abstract (completed)
• Table of Contents (updated to reflect actual page numbers in manuscript)
• Assignments 1-15/Chapters 1-5
• References in APA format
• Appendix or Appendices
  • IRB approval letter is required.
  • Other appendices will be recommended and approved by chair.