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SAS DISSERTATION PROPOSAL SELF-ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC REVIEW CHECKLIST

The Academic Review (AR) is a blind review. Leave blank or block out any identifying information within the proposal document, including learner s name, committee names on title page, and so forth. Remember to include the respective names on the respective pages when completing the dissertation. Note. The !A! proposal approval process is approval only of the proposed"research draft. The #ean s office conducts a complete review of all dissertation chapters (including $h. %, &, and '), front and back matter, and appendices. The following is the procedure for completing and submitting the !elf"Assessment Academic Review $hecklist( )erify with your mentor that the proposal meets *niversity of +hoeni,, !chool of Advanced !tudies standards as listed in the handbook. The number ' verifies that the item meets these standards.

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SAS ACADEMIC REVIEW RESULTS
(This section completed by SAS.) AR #ate( Learner s -ame( ($ompleted by !A! after AR completed.)

Please see Academic Review eed!ac" #$ %&e a%%ac&ed '(#'#sal wi%& AR c#mme$%s a$d &i)&li)&%ed a(eas i$ %&is #(m* One of the following assessment results will be given by the academic reviewer. The nonrelevant assessments will be deleted from this results box. A''(#ved + The proposal has been submitted for .R/ review. The dissertation process liaison will e"mail the results of the .R/ review to the dissertation mentor and committee. A''(#ved wi%& C&a$)es Needed ,S#me i%ems (eceived a - (a%i$). 0 The proposal has been submitted for .R/ review. -eeded edits1revisions have been identified. The dissertation process liaison will e"mail the results of the .R/ review to the dissertation mentor and committee. N#% A''(#ved + Revisi#$ $eeded %# '(#'#sal* Res/!mi% %&e c#m'le%e '(#'#sal 'ac"a)e. +roposal returned. After making the changes, edits, and clarifications identified in the academic review feedback2 submit all forms with any necessary changes along with the revised proposal to the proposal newsgroup. Review Hal%ed - Revisi#$ $eeded %# '(#'#sal* Res/!mi% %&e c#m'le%e '(#'#sal 'ac"a)e. +roposal returned. The Academic Review was halted after $h. %, &, or ' due to one or more of the following( 3verall issues with clarity, writing style and composition2 organi4ation and form2 or missing information. The references section was not reviewed. All chapters need a review for these items before ne,t submission. After making the changes, edits, and clarifications specified in the review feedback, submit all forms with any necessary changes along with the revised proposal to the proposal newsgroup.

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SAS DISSERTATION PROPOSAL SELF-ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC REVIEW CHECKLIST ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST KE0
1 - I%em N#% P(ese$%2 Must Be Addressed Before S/!missi#$ %# IR3 4 - I%em D#es N#% Mee% Re5/i(eme$%s2 Must be Addressed Before IR3 S/!missi#$ - - I%em D#es N#% Mee% Re5/i(eme$%s2 May Be Addressed After IR3 S/!missi#$ 6 - I%em Mee%s Re5/i(eme$%s

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SAS DISSERTATION PROPOSAL SELF-ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC REVIEW CHECKLIST CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ($h. % averages %5 to '6 total pages.
INTRODUCTOR0 PARA7RAPH,S. Average of 7 to 8 page -o subtitle is given to this section. - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #issertation topic is introduced. &. #iscussion reflects an overview of what is contained in the chapter. 3ACK7ROUND ,Average of & 7 pages. #iscussion reflects why the research problem is of important social concern or theoretical interest. PRO3LEM STATEMENT ,Average of 7 to 8 page. 8 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. 9eneral problem1observation identifying the need for the study. &. !pecific problem proposed for research2 problem statement is clear, concise, and reflective of the purpose statement. '. .ntroductory words describing method and research design are given and are appropriate to the problem. :. 7e$e(al population group of proposed study is identified. PURPOSE ,Average of 8 page. 9 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. Research method is identified as ;ualitative, ;uantitative, or mi,ed. &. Research method is appropriate to the proposed study. '. Research design is clearly stated. :. Research design is appropriate to the research method. <. Research variables are briefly identified( independent, dependent, relationships, comparisons. =. S'eci ic population group of proposed study is identified. 5. 9eographic location of study is identified. SI7NIFICANCE OF THE STUD0 ,Ave(a)e # 4 'a)e. - Re5/i(ed Pa(%s The significance sections e,plain why the study is a uni;ue approach to the problem to be investigated, potential benefit or benefactors from the proposed study, and the ways in which the study results might make an original contribution to the field. %. !ignificance of !tudy( >hy is this study important? >hat is the contribution this research may make to current and future studies and thought? (7 page) ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

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&. !ignificance of !tudy to the field of leadership( .n what way could the results of this research add to leadership knowledge and literature? (7 page) NATURE OF THE STUD0 ,Ave(a)e # 4 %# : 'a)es. - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s !ynopsis of the research design. #iscussion of what distinguishes the learner s proposal research design from other possible research designs. %. 3verview discussion of research method@;uantitative, ;ualitative, or mi,ed@ appropriateness. #iscussion reflects how the proposed research method will accomplish the researcher s goals in comparison to the other methods. &. 3verview discussion of proposed research design appropriateness. #iscussion of how the proposed design will accomplish the researcher s goals for the study. H0POTHESES;RESEARCH <UESTIONS ,Ave(a)e # 4 %# : 'a)es. 6 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #escription of the relationship or comparison ;uestions posed about the research focus. &. Aualitative methods( +roposed research ;uestions must be included in discussion. Auantitative methods( Research ;uestions must be included in discussion, and depending on the kind of research design, these ;uestions may include proposed hypothesis(es) and the rationale for the hypothesis(es). '. .nformation is presented in a discussion conte,t, rather than simply stated or listed. CONCEPTUAL OR THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ,Ave(a)e # --8 'a)es. 8 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s +laces the study in perspective among other relevant studies and describes the important issues, perspectives, and controversies in the field under investigation. %. #iscussion reflects overview of the broad theoretical area under which the research falls. &. #iscussion reflects overview of how proposed research fits within other research in the field. '. #iscussion specifically includes important issues, perspectives, and controversies in the field. :. #iscussion reflects knowledge and familiarity with the historical, germinal, and current literature in the field. DEFINITIONS ,Ave(a)e # 1 %# 4 'a)e. Re5/i(ed i a$= #'e(a%i#$al %e(ms #( w#(ds a(e /sed i$ a /$i5/e wa= i$ %&is s%/d=* - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s i i$cl/ded %. #efinitions given represent operational terms or words used in a uni;ue way2 discussion clarifies uni;ueness. &. #efinitions are supported with citations. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

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ASSUMPTIONS ,Ave(a)e # > %# - 'a)es. - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. Assumptions are identified. &. Rationale for each assumption is given, incorporating multiple perspectives, when appropriate. SCOPE2 LIMITATIONS2 AND DELIMITATIONS ,Ave(a)e # 4 %# - 'a)es. 6 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. !cope, limitations, and delimitations of data used in the study are discussed. &. 9enerali4ability of the study findings is discussed. '. .nformation is presented in a discussion conte,t, rather than simply stated or listed. CHAPTER SUMMAR0 ,Ave(a)e # ? %# 4 'a)e. 8 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion summarizes key points presented in $h. %. &. !upporting citations are given for key points. '. $hapter summary ends with transition discussion1sentence to ne,t chapter. :. .nformation is presented in a discussion conte,t, rather than simply stated or listed. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIE

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INTRODUCTOR0 PARA7RAPH,S. ,Ave(a)e # ? %# @ 'a)e. -o subtitle is given to this section. - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion begins with dissertation topic transition to introduction of a review of the literature for the dissertation research. '

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&. #iscussion reflects brief overview of what is contained in the chapter. SECTION TOPICS INCLUDEA TITLE SEARCHES2 ARTICLES2 RESEARCH DOCUMENTS2 BOURNALS RESEARCHEDC HISTORICAL OVERVIEWC AND CURRENT FINDIN7S 9 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. 3rgani4ation is presented in an orderly, logical, and flowing manner. ' &. Bistorical overview with appropriate citations is presented. .f appropriate, a discussion of any ' gaps in the research literature is included. #iscussion of germinal research is included. '. $urrent findings and studies with appropriate citations are presented. .f appropriate, a discussion of any gaps in the research literature is included. :. $urrent findings, discussed in order from general to specific, are related to the research ;uestion. <. Cach research variable is discussed. =. #iscussion has depth and presents an analysis of the literature rather than a listing of ;uotations and citations. #iscussion relates a logical understanding of why a reference is included. 5. /alanced discussion of alternative viewpoints is given. The literature compares and contrasts different points of view regarding research in the field. CHAPTER CONCLUSION ,Ave(a)e # ? %# 4 'a)e. 6 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion reflects a conclusion derived from the analysis of the literature review. &. !upporting citations are provided for key points. '. .nformation is presented in a discussion conte,t, rather than simply stated or listed. CHAPTER SUMMAR0 ,Ave(a)e # ? %# 4 'a)e. 8 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion summarizes key points presented in $h. &. &. !upporting citations are given for key points. '. $hapter summary ends with transition discussion1sentence to ne,t chapter. :. .nformation is presented in a discussion conte,t, rather than simply stated or listed. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

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SAS DISSERTATION PROPOSAL SELF-ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC REVIEW CHECKLIST CHAPTER !: RE"EARCH METHOD" ,C&* 6 ave(a)es 41 %# -: 'a)es)
INTRODUCTOR0 PARA7RAPH,S. ,Ave(a)e # ? %# @ 'a)e. -o subtitle is given to this section. - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion begins with restatement of purpose statement to introduce reader to need for study. &. #iscussion reflects brief overview of the chapter. RESEARCH METHOD AND DESI7N APPROPRIATENESS 6 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. Claboration@from the discussion in $h. %@of rationale for research method@;uantitative, ;ualitative, or mi,ed@appropriateness, including a discussion of why the selected method was chosen instead of another. C,( >hy ;uantitative method selected instead of ;ualitative. &. Claboration@from the discussion in $h. %@of rationale for proposed research design appropriateness to learner s study. #iscussion is not simply a listing and description of research designs. '. Claboration of why the proposed design will accomplish the study goals and why design is the optimum choice for this specific research. ' ' '

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POPULATION2 SAMPLIN72 AND DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND RATIONALE 9 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. +opulation( Claboration of population information given in $h. %. #escription matches the overview discussion given in $h. %. &. !ampling( Claboration of information given in $h. %. #iscussion reflects sampling number (i.e. participants), how the sampling number was determined, and characteristics of the sample. '. #iscussion reflects study participants informed consent, confidentiality, and geographic location information. :. #ata $ollection( Claboration of information given in $h. % #iscussion reflects the following( (%) Techni;ue(s) used and rationale for the techni;ue(s) selected, including a comparison to other techni;ue(s) that could be used (&) Dind of data to be collected and rationale for the kind of data <. #ata $ollection( #iscussion reflects the kind of data which will be collected, as well as appropriateness to research design and dissertation problem. =. .nstrument(s)( !election Appropriateness #iscussion includes( >hy were these instruments chosen over others? >hat is their appropriateness to this study? 5. .nstrument(s)( Reliability .s the instrument validated? .f not, applicable pilot study is discussed. VALIDIT0 + INTERNAL AND EDTERNAL - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. )alidity( .nternal &. )alidity( C,ternal DATA ANAL0SIS - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. .dentification of the data analyses that will be performed. &. #ata analyses techni;ue selection appropriateness to learner s research design. OR7ANIEATION AND CLARIT0 - (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. >ell"organi4ed( #iscussion relates a logical understanding of the overall research design selected for the learner s study. &. #iscussion presents an in"depth analysis of the research design rather than a listing of what will be used. ' ' ' ' ' ' '

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CHAPTER SUMMAR0 Ave(a)e # ? %# 4 'a)e 6 (e5/i(ed 'a(%s %. #iscussion summarizes key points presented in $h. '. &. !upporting citations are provided for key points. '. $hapter summary ends with transition discussion to ne,t chapter. ' ' '

ANCILLAR# PA$E"
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FRONT MATTER Front matter is paginated with lowercase Roman numerals2 the page number is not printed on the following pages( title, copyright, signature, or abstract. Title page in correct format Note. The running heading is not used on a proposal or dissertation2 it is used when submitting items for publishing ref( A+A <th ed. Ganual, p. &E=. Title +age( Title of study is %< words or less and reflects the study topic and variables. Approval +age( Formatted page is re;uired at the proposal stage. !ignatures are not re;uired until the learner submits the dissertation. At time of final dissertation submission( Gentor and committee members have signed approval page. The date on which all committee members have signed as approving the dissertation. The mentor and committee member signatures need to be dated within a few days of each other. Note. per the #ean s office( .f this page is presented with mistakes, it will not be signed. Approval +age (i.e. !ignature +age)( The signature approval line by the school needs to have a signature line with following ' lines( -ame of #issertation Approval Authority ( heck with the !ean"s office for this name# Title of #issertation Approval Authority ( heck with the !ean"s office this person"s title# *niversity of +hoeni, Abstract( The abstract is not written until after the dissertation study is complete. .t is recommended that a blank page with a heading be placed in the proposal to facilitate page numbering. Table of $ontents( 9eneral Format (#ot leaders are used to link the entry and the page number in the Table of $ontents.) Front Gatter " Titles of items appearing before the tables of contents (e.g., Abstract, #edication, Acknowledgements, Table of $ontents) do not appear in the table of contents. The title, List of Tables, is given in the Table of $ontents before the $h. % title if a list of tables is used. ' '

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The title, List of Figures, is given in the Table of $ontents before the $h. % title if a list of figures is used. References title given in the table of contents after chapter titles and before appendi, title(s) Appendi, title(s)( .f any, are1is placed after the references title in the table of contents and are1is the last entry in the table of contents. Table and1or figure names (if any) are placed after the listing of appendi, titles. .f applicable( Table name or a list of tables (used if more than % table is included in study) is given after the table of contents. .f applicable( Figure name or list of figures (used if more than % figure is included in the study) given after the table of contents. 3ACK MATTER Appendi, items (listed in the table of contents) are placed at the back of the proposal, after the references list. Refere&)es L,st : (e5/i(ed 'a(%s Ginimum number of references given is generally <H references. W(i%e %&e %#%al $/m!e( # (e e(e$ces i$ lea($e(Fs '(#'#sal &e(e( %=5 omments Recent references given with appro,imately 6<I within the last < years, or a discussion of the literature gap given in $h. &. - W(i%e %&e $/m!e( # (ece$% ,i*e* wi%&i$ : =ea(s. (e e(e$ces &e(e( %:% references. " W(i%e %&e G # (ece$% (e e(e$ces;%#%al $/m!e( # (e e(e$ces &e(e( J 6:.:I recent references. ' ' ' ' '

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" Place a D ,C&ec". i a li%e(a%/(e 7a' eHis%s a$d is disc/ssed i$ C&* -( $lso %lease Note& !ue to the mid-year timing of this submission' the ( years referenced in the above calulation refer to )**+ to )**,. -f )**) to )**, were used the percentage would be ./..0 (1(* of 12, references#. omments& There is a gap in the literature regarding how individuals generate' apply' and change leader effectiveness meanings& the purpose of the proposed study. '. Auality and range of references( Founding theorists, empirical research, peer"reviewed ' articles, books, and Kournals (appro,imately EHI). " W(i%e %&e I # #/$di$) %&e#(is%s2 em'i(ical (esea(c&2 'ee(-(eviewed a(%icles2 !##"s2 a$d J#/($als &e(e( EE.:I. omments& $ll references excepting one internet source were from founding theorists' empirical research' peer-reveiwed articles' books' and 3ournals. :. Reference list is placed after the main te,t and before the appendi,es. ' <. Reference list is formatted with a hanging indent within an entry. '

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3R9A-.LAT.3- A-# $LAR.TM Total critical in;uiry is well organi4ed, correctly constructed, and communicates clear intended research. >R.T.-9 !TMLC A-# $3G+3!.T.3+roposal is written in future tense. +roposal N #issertation( >ritten in third person. +roposal N #issertation( >ritten in past tense when ;uoting from a source. 9rammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling are correct. !tatements are specific. !entences are clear, succinct, and not redundant. Topical sentences are used to introduce sections and paragraphs. $ontent of sections is related to and supports the topical sentences. Flow of words is smooth and comprehensible. There is a logical flow of ideas between sections with smooth transition between paragraphs, topics, sections, and chapters. Transitions are established between ideas. >ritten in scholarly language( accurate, balanced, obKective, tentative, without conclusive1definitive statements, reflection of researcher s opinion, clichOs, or hyperbole, etc. (i.e., proposal reflects doctoral"level scholarly tone and presentation). /alanced presentation includes discussion of proponents in the literature review with differing viewpoints on theories and variables used in the dissertation. Research presents cited references in developing research problem rather than relying learner s personal opinion (i.e. all statements are supported with references or analytical development) The writer s voice is clear and consistent throughout the document. 3R9A-.LAT.3- A-# F3RG !tudy is logically and comprehensively organi4ed. $hapters are integrated and form a cohesive whole. !ubheadings are used to identify the logic and movement of the study. Transitions between chapters are smooth and coherent. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

>riting is clear, precise, and avoids redundancy. There is a focused discussion of section topics. '

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!tudy follows a standard form and follows !A! standardi4ation formatting re;uirements. .ncluding the following( %. Running heading is not used (ref( A+A <th Cd. Ganual, p. &E=) &. +agination '. $itation format :. Reference format. <. Listing of items within the te,t =. Gargins 5. $hapter titles 6. !ection title format E. +age format !tudy has a professional and scholarly appearance throughout, including the following( %. -o formatting or sentence structure errors &. !hort paragraph structure (e.g. ' to < sentences per paragraph) '. !hort, clear, and succinct sentence structure (e.g. sentences generally range between % to ' lines) $itations are used for direct ;uotations, paraphrasing, facts and studies, and any personal communications. There is a citation used in the te,t for each reference page entry. Reference entry e,ists for each citation (C,ception( personal communication) '

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