Project Plan
Project Plan
Name:
Learner ID:
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School: School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration (SOBTH)
Program/Specialization: Accounting
Type of project (e.g., dissertation, capstone): Dissertation
Methodology – Quantitative or Qualitative: Qualitative
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Year of V8927completion or PSY8502 completion: June 16, 2023
Project Plan Instructions
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Project topic
Topic proposal is grounded in a problem and aligned with program of study.
The purpose of this generic qualitative study using agency theory by Mitnick XXXXXXXXXXis to explore the perceptions of a purposive twelve forensic accountants in the Texas area on mitigating corporate financial statement fraud.
Alignment to the Program of Study
Presents an introduction to a clear topic proposal grounded in a problem within the program, project, and topic. Suggested length 1 paragraph.
Project Problem
Clearly stated problem aligns with program, reflects literature gap or practice issue, and identifies population of interest.
Problem to be Addressed
Describe a general and specific problem that is clearly defined and aligned with the program, including what the problem is, who is experiencing the problem, where the problem exists, and the professional/organizational context. Suggested length 1paragraph.
Gap
Present an analysis of a gap in alignment with the problem and placed within the program. Addresses the
oader questions of “who cares” and “why now”. Suggested length 1 paragraph.
Supporting Evidence
Literature review addresses previous relevant projects and articulates theoretical (practice) orientation.
Primary Orientation
Provide an introduction to the review of scholarly literature, an argument for conducting the review, and a primary theoretical (and practice) orientation. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Efforts to Address the Problem
Provide a synthesized review of the scholarly literature to expose, explain, and analyze previous scholarly efforts to address the problem. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Synthesis of the Evidence
Provide a logically organized and synthesized review and analysis of the literature in close alignment with the topic, problem, and gap. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Questions
Purpose and questions align with topic, problem, and supporting evidence, including definition of terms.
Purpose of the Project
Provide one-to-two sentences aligned with the topic, problem, gap in practice, and project question to state the purpose of the project.
Statement of Primary Question(s)
Provide 1-3 project questions that align with the topic, problem, and supporting evidence within the program. Suggested length 1 paragraph.
Definition of Terms
Present a list of terms and definitions that relate to the program, topic, problem, gap, program, and project framework. This is a working section which you will continue to update in future courses. Suggested length 1 paragraph.
If you are seeking Topic Endorsement in XX-V8926 – Doctoral Project Development - Topic Approval or in PSY-8502 Advanced Research Design & Methodology for Professional Psychology, you only need to complete the sections above for the approval.
Proposed Project Framework
Methodological approach is clearly defined and includes constructs, phenomena, variables, and population.
Methodological Approach
Provide a description and explanation of the methodological approach. The methodological approach must align to the topic, problem, supporting evidence, and data sources. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs.
Population and Sample (including site if necessary)
Describe the general target population (e.g., size, characteristics). Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Constructs, Phenomena, Variables
Present evidence and explanation for the final choice of framework. Constructs, phenomena, and/or variables must align to the topic, problem, gap, and project questions. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs.
Proposed Data Sources
Instrumentation and data collection tools address project concepts; ethical threats and their mitigation are detailed.
Measures or Artifacts to be Reviewed
Present a description of instrumentation or data collection tools. Measures or artifacts must closely align with the methodological approach. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs.
Detailed Procedures
Present a description of the processes needed to complete the instruments by the participants or observers. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs.
Validity/Reliability/Credibility/Dependability
Identify and present the potential threats to reliability and validity (quantitative techniques) or trustworthiness (qualitative techniques). Include a proposed plan to mitigate the noted threats. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Proposed Data Collection
Describe sampling, recruitment, data collection procedures, and potential ethical considerations.
Sampling Strategy, Number participants
Describe, explain, and justify the sampling strategy to be used. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs.
Recruitment Procedures
Provide a recruitment process to identify, screen, and recruit participants as it aligns with the methodological approach. Present the inclusion and exclusion criteria for participating in the project. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs.
Data Collection Process
Provide a logical step-by-step data collection process as it aligns with the methodological approach. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs.
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Ethical Considerations
Identify potential ethical issues and provide a proposed plan to adhere to strict ethical standards. Include details regarding privacy, confidentiality, and data security procedures and concerns. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs.
Proposed Data Analysis Plan
Articulate data analysis techniques appropriate to project framework.
Present a plan to analyze and present data with techniques that are appropriate to the project, framework, data sources, and sample size. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs.
References
APA formatted reference section that includes a reference for each citation used in text.
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