Writing the Introduction to the Study

Dissertation Editors

Writing Center

Agenda

Capstone process: After KAMs and/or courses

DBA doctoral study: Section 1

DBA: Problem statement

DBA: Purpose statement

DBA: Nature of the study; research questions

DBA: Framework and operational definitions

DBA: Assumptions, Limitations, Delimitations and Significance

DBA: Literature Review and Summary

EdD project: Local Problem & Special Terms

EdD project: Problem statement

EdD project: Significance & research question

EdD project: Literature review, implications, & summary

PhD & EdD research: Opening, problem & purpose statements

PhD & EdD research: Nature of the study

PhD &EdD research: Assumptions, limitations, delimitations, & significance

PhD & EdD research: Summary

Templates

http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm

Scroll down and locate the correct template for your program

Planning and writing tips

1. Ask committee chair for exemplar studies to read – Walden dissertations database

2. Write every day, even if only a paragraph or notes.– Tips for avoiding writer’s block

3. Write short sentences with varied sentence structure.– Watch APA and sentence-level webinars

4. Seek guidance from committee chair, Writing Center tutors, and support network when you need it.

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Questions?

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