Outline the Organization of the Study
Topic 3: Background and Introduction

Broadly, a component of the Organization of the Study is to provide a map that may guide readers through the reading and understanding of the dissertation. In this activity, you will provide readers with a roadmap to your dissertation that illustrates what they should expect: (a) in how the study was organized and conducted; and (b) in how the chapters ahead have been sequenced/organized.
  • Generally, a component of the Organization of the Study is to spotlight the organizational "sign posts" to look for in the chapters that follow.
  • Specifically, a component of the Organization of the Study is to briefly establish how each chapter is constructed to achieve your research objectives.
    • How will you organize your study to systematically address your research questions?
    • How will your chapters be sequenced and constructed to reflect the organization of your study?
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