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Your Instructor has personally been through the process of developing a prospectus for a research study and has since helped many students through the process as well. Given that experience, your Instructor has a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to share that can help you develop a top-quality prospectus for your own capstone study.
In this Assignment, you will submit your Prospectus Form in Canvas and complete the Committee Matching Request Form. Program leadership will use information provided via this form to review your plans and needs to match you with an appropriate committee chair and second committee member. While not required, you may request specific faculty from your program to serve on your committee. Please note that, while we would like to honor all requests, the program leadership must take a number of factors into consideration, such as faculty availability and expertise, when completing matches.
Keep in mind that you will not be registered for capstone study until all other coursework has been successfully completed.
This online form provides us with information, including but not limited to, your name, email, student ID, program affiliation, anticipated start date in the capstone course, and capstone course you will be enrolled in (for Doctor of Public Health students, this course is PUBH 9100). If you do not know your anticipated start date, please check with Academic Advising immediately. The course you are to be enrolled can be found on your Program of Study or Program Progress Guide.
For this Assignment, you will use the comprehensive feedback received from your Instructor to further strengthen your prospectus. You will then submit it twice, once within the course and a second time to a dedicated link for committee chair assignment.
To prepare:
Review all the comments and suggested edits received from your Instructor.
Seek clarification on any feedback that you do not understand or that you have questions about.
Implement the feedback.
Recheck the entire document to ensure that you have maintained alignment.
Complete your Prospectus Form according to the instructions provided below.
Below is the common my professor give me from the paper I turn in last time. Please review and help me out.
Thank you for your draft of the DrPH Prospectus Form. I have gone through and made comments and suggestions and highlighted areas where there may be issues with the rubric criteria not being met. Please see my comments and questions in the prospectus. Consider the questions I pose as Socratic Dialog (Bobbitt, 2020). I pose questions to indicate that what is written is unclear or contradicts the current literature in the field. This is meant to have you think through the question and revise the content to clarify it for the reviewer (i.e., chair, committee member, PD Designated Reviewer). The entire form should be single-spaced, and there should be no additional references except the supporting literature. There can be one reference related to your framework and one reference related to the nature of the study. All other references should be moved to the supporting literature or removed. Please don’t be discouraged if it looks like I have made several comments and mentioned rubric criteria. This is an ongoing process, and your committee will work with you to refine the prospectus form and help guide you to a feasible, meaningful, and aligned study. Over the past several terms, you have worked to draft, revise, and refine the elements of your Prospectus Form. You have scoured the research and iterated upon your research questions, hypotheses, and supporting information. While the instructors during the previous courses and seminars offered valuable feedback and advice, the chair and committee member will offer more input and feedback to help you finalize the prospectus for the Program Director’s review and approval of your doctoral study. This is a process; rewrites and revisions are part of the prospectus development and an even bigger part of the proposal and final doctoral study process. Remember, everything up to this point has been preparing you for this final academic exercise (the doctoral study). The first step is a PD-approved prospectus to ensure you are on the right track for successfully completing the program. Keep reading and researching!!! Dr. B Bobbitt, R. (2020). Exploring Communication Ethics: A Socratic Approach. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Exploring-Communication-…
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Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission / Committee RequestStep 1: Apply Instructor feedback to draft DrPH Prospectus Form.
5 pts
Satisfactory
Applies Instructor feedback to draft DrPH Prospectus Form.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Missing, unoriginal, or does not apply Instructor feedback to draft DrPH Prospectus Form.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission / Committee RequestStep 2: Complete the DrPH Committee Matching Request. Upload a screenshot of the confirmation for the assignment (i.e., Thank You. You have successfully submitted your capstone committee member request form.)
5 pts
Satisfactory
Completes the DrPH Committee Matching Request. Uploads a screenshot of the confirmation for the assignment (i.e., Thank You. You have successfully submitted your capstone committee member request form.)
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not complete the DrPH Committee Matching Request. Does not upload a screenshot of the confirmation for the assignment (i.e., Thank You. You have successfully submitted your capstone committee member request form.)
5 pts
Total Points: 10
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DrPH Prospectus Form
Students | Complete your doctoral prospectus within this form. Write your responses in the white spaces using a scholarly tone and include in-text
citations and APA reference entries, where appropriate. You can click on underlined terms and headings for descriptions, resource links, and
examples located in the Appendix. For additional prospectus information and resources, refer to the Doctoral Research Coach. Complete the
Research Design Alignment Table within this form using the information from earlier sections and self-assess your research design alignment.
Submit this completed form into MyDR for formal evaluation and feedback when your committee chair indicates that you are ready to do so.
Student’s Name | WEN CHIEH CHIA
Student ID | A01165559
Program and Specialization* | DR. PUBLIC HEALTH
Submission Date | Click arrow to select a date.
*Remember that your study focus must be within the realm of your program and specialization area.
Evaluators Only | Complete this section and provide feedback on responses and rubric scores in the form where noted.
Committee Chairperson Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Second Committee Member Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
PhD Program Director or Designee: Click or tap here to enter text.
Overall Assessment: Choose score.
Overall Assessment: Choose score.
Overall Assessment: Choose score.
Rubric Standard | Complete > Does the prospectus contain all the required elements? Refer to the annotated outline to see the required parts of the
Doctoral study Prospectus document.
Note. Please complete following the directions provided, using the stem sentences, and referring to the examples in the appendix.
Title
Provide a concise (aim for 15 words or fewer) working title for this study. Include the main topic, variables/concepts under investigation, and the relationship
between them. A title should be fully explanatory when standing alone and include the most critical key words.
Environmental Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Diseases in Children
Supporting Literature
The first step in developing your prospectus is to search the literature related to the general area you want to investigate (see social problem below). In your
review of recent, empirical literature, what keywords did you search and in what databases?
The keywords and databases searched included Hendryx, M., Luo, J., Chojenta, C., & Byles, J. E. (2019). Air pollution exposures from multiple
point sources and risk of incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Environmental Research, 179, 108783. • Kim, D.,
Chen, Z., Zhou, L. F., & Huang, S. X. (2018). Air pollutants and early origins of respiratory diseases. Chronic diseases and translational medicine,
4(2), 75–94. • Kumar, R. (2020). Air pollution and respiratory health. Health, 3, 032–037. • Ryter, S. W., Ma, K. C., & Choi, A. M. (2018).
Carbon monoxide in lung cell physiology and disease. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, 314(2), C211-C227.
Provide at least 10 brief summaries of recent, scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles that support/justify a current and relevant problem in your discipline or
professional field. Source(s) supporting your framework (see Framework below) should be included. Include the complete, APA reference entry, followed by
(a) an in-text citation; (b) what was studied; (c) what was found; and (d) why this research is important in relation to your study. This evidence provides the
justification for your research problem.
Hendryx, M., Luo, J., Chojenta, C., & Byles, J. E. (2019). Air pollution exposures from multiple point sources and risk of incident chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Environmental Research, 179, 108783. • Kim, D., Chen, Z., Zhou, L. F., & Huang, S. X.
(2018). Air pollutants and early origins of respiratory diseases. Chronic diseases and translational medicine, 4(2), 75–94. • Kumar, R. (2020). Air
pollution and respiratory health. Health, 3, 032–037. • Ryter, S. W., Ma, K. C., & Choi, A. M. (2018). Carbon monoxide in lung cell physiology
and disease. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, 314(2), C211-C227.
Rubric Standard | Justified > Is evidence presented that this problem is significant to the discipline and/or professional field? The prospectus should
provide relevant statistics and evidence, documentable discrepancies, and other scholarly facts that point to the significance and urgency of the problem.
Problem
What was the social problem that prompted you to search the literature to find out more? Write in complete sentences using a scholarly tone.
The situation or issue that prompted me to search the literature is Millions of people globally suffer from various respiratory illnesses due to
industrial air pollution(Author, Year) . Industries produce toxic compounds that contaminate air quality, causing respiratory infections like
bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer (Hendryx et al., 2019). Industrial exhausts causing
air pollution include carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), volatile organic compounds, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), and heavy metals such as
lead and mercury (Kumar, 2020). According to Kim et al. (2018), countries with high pollution-related respiratory illnesses include India and
Pakistan due to many industries that release toxic fumes into the air. In addition, enterprises tend to pollute the air due to fossil fuels like petrol and
hydrocarbon gas(Author, Year) . These fossil fuels undergo intense combustion 3, producing harmful gases like carbon monoxide, causing
respiratory illnesses when people breathe in the air (Ryter et al., 2018). In the United States, places recording high air pollution include California,
Arizona, the District of Colombia, Utah, and Illinois (Kumar, 2020). These regions have a vast population and significant industries that contribute
to air pollution, thus, high respiratory illnesses(Author, Year) . However,it is difficult to know whether respiratory diseases are due to industrial air
pollution or lifestyle behaviors like smoking.
Now that you have read and summarized some of the recent literature to understand your problem, and given what other researchers are exploring, what
meaningful gap have you identified that your study will address? (What have others not yet explored about this problem that you will contribute with your
study?)
Although researchers have investigated this issue, the topic has not been explored in this way: The supporting research reveals a strong link between
industrial air pollution and respiratory illnesses. Pollutants emitted by industrial operations, such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides,
and sulfur dioxide, have been shown to impact respiratory health negatively, leading to a rise in death rates. The research also
emphasizes the disproportionate burden of respiratory disorders in populations near industrial zones with greater pollution levels.
The need to identify the precise impact of industrial air pollution on respiratory disease-related mortality is the issue that my research
will address. While prior research has proven a broad link between air pollution and respiratory health outcomes, there has been a lack
of detailed investigations concentrating on the influence of industrial emissions on death rates. By addressing this issue, my research
hopes to add to the body of knowledge and guide policy choices to minimize industrial pollution’s negative consequences.
My research examines the link between industrial air pollution and respiratory illness mortality. I want to provide evidence-based
results that illustrate the scope of the issue and its public health ramifications. My work aims to promote awareness, advise
preventative actions, and encourage the development of tailored treatments to minimize respiratory disease-related mortality by
identifying the unique dangers associated with industrial emissions.
My study will address a gap in the literature by doing extensive research on the direct relationship between industrial air pollution and
respiratory illness mortality. While previous research has examined the link between air pollution and respiratory health, few have
explicitly examined industrial emissions’ role in death rates. As a result, my study attempts to fill this void by offering particular insights
into the influence of industrial pollution on respiratory disease-related fatalities.
Air pollution has been thoroughly researched, and the health consequences are well documented. Mueller, Nieuwenhuijsen, and RojasRueda (2020) investigated the quantitative health effect and illness burden linked with traffic-related air pollution. Their results
highlight the negative impact of air pollution on human health, namely respiratory disorders. Similarly, Raguraman and Sundarabalan
(2023) used statistical models to study the influence of environmental variables on air pollution-related respiratory disorders, stressing
the link between air pollution and respiratory health. These studies lighten the negative consequences of air pollution on public health.
Additionally, projections on the impact of integrated policy action on air pollution-related mortality highlight the critical need for
effective measures to improve air quality and mitigate its negative consequences (The Economic Benefits of Air Quality Improvement
in Arctic Council Countries, 2021).
Based on all of the above information (social problem, literature review, gap), in one sentence, what is your research problem?
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In one sentence, the specific research problem is What links industrial air pollution and respiratory illness death rates?
What role do various industrial pollutants play in respiratory disease mortality?
Is there any particular demographic or location that suffers disproportionately from industrial pollution-related respiratory
illness mortality?
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What are the viable treatments and policies might successfully decrease industrial air pollution-related death rates?
Rubric Standard | Meaningful > Has a meaningful problem and gap in the research literature been identified? In other words, is addressing this problem
the logical next step, given the previous exploratory and confirmatory research (or lack thereof) on this topic? It is not acceptable to simply replicate previous
research for a doctoral degree.
Rubric Standard | Original > Does this project have potential to make an original contribution? The problem must be an authentic “puzzle” that needs
solving, not merely a topic that the researcher finds interesting. Addressing the problem should result in an original contribution to the field or discipline.
Purpose
To address your stated research problem, what is the purpose of your study? Will you describe, compare, explore, examine, etc.? Complete the purpose
sentence below and be sure to clarify your variables/concepts of interest.
The purpose of this Qualitative study is to This report aims to examine how industrial air pollution relates to respiratory illnesses. Besides, the
information seeks to determine the components of industrial air pollution and how they cause respiratory diseases. Additionally, the report aims to
incorporate knowledge from various literature sources to show how respiratory diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and COPD are linked to
industrial air pollution. This report highlights the strategic approaches stakeholders can initiate to curb respiratory disease from industrial air
pollution. It also aims to provide selfcare methods people can adopt to avoid inhaling toxic components from industrial exhaust.
Framework (Conceptual or Theoretical)
What theory(ies) and/or concept(s) support (frame) your study and who are the original authors? Provide an in-text citation with your response, and the
complete APA reference.
The theories and/or concepts that ground this study include Research Questions • What aspects or elements indicate a strong link between
industrial air pollution and respiratory illnesses? • What respiratory illnesses occur due to industrial air pollution? 4 • What are the risk factors for
respiratory illnesses in the context of industrial air pollution? • How can people avoid acquiring respiratory illnesses due to industrial air pollution?
• What actions or approaches can stakeholders initiate to prevent respiratory illnesses from industrial air pollution? • Which groups of people in
terms of demographics are affected mainly by respiratory illnesses due to industrial air pollution? Framework Perform a survey to determine the
scope of the problem: Stakeholders should perform a study to gather information on respiratory illnesses related to industrial air pollution. This
involves visiting hospitals to collect health information on patients with respiratory diseases. Stakeholders can gather qualitative and quantitative
data to understand the severity of the problem. Conduct health surveillance: Collaborate with the affected communities using a robust system that
monitors the respiratory health of individuals. Besides, stakeholders should perform regular health assessments in communities living around
industrial areas. Perform Public awareness and education: Mass media campaigns and direct messaging can teach people about industrial
pollution’s health risks. In addition, stakeholders can educate people on preventive measures like wearing masks and early treatment to minimize
respiratory illnesses. Furthermore, stakeholders can liaise 5 with business firms and factories to adopt renewable energy sources to reduce pollution
and prevent respiratory diseases. Adopting policy changes to control pollution: Health stakeholders and the government can enforce pollution
control policies such as emission reduction and using green energy sources to reduce industrial emissions. Sustainable environmental planning:
Stakeholders can encourage people to plant trees and ensure industries move away from residential areas. Monitoring and evaluation: Policymakers
should enforce laws, conduct regular health and environmental surveys, and ensure transparency and accountability during industrial operations.
How do these theories and/or concepts relate to your research problem, purpose, and the nature of your study?
The logical connections between the framework presented and the nature of my study include these theories offer in-depth and comprehensive
information on the research problem. The theories convey evidence-based knowledge that expounds on key issues like respiratory illnesses and
pollution. In other words, the theories are the basis for interpreting the study’s findings. Theoretical models connect to the research problem and
nature of the study since they establish a unique lens for researchers to analyze key variables. Thus, with the help of theories, fundamental
knowledge variables can be conceptualized to derive valid conclusions.
Rubric Standard | Grounded > Is the problem framed to enable the researcher to either build upon or counter the previously published findings on the
topic? For most fields, grounding involves articulating the problem within the context of a theoretical base or conceptual framework. Although many
approaches can ground a study in the scientific literature, the essential requirement is that the problem is framed such that the new findings will have
implications for the previous findings.
Research Question(s) and Hypotheses (if applicable)
List the question(s) that you plan to use to address the research problem. Your question(s) must align with your study purpose and include the variables
and/or concepts and how they will be examined.
Research Questions • What aspects or elements indicate a strong link between industrial air pollution and respiratory illnesses? • What respiratory
illnesses occur due to industrial air pollution? 4 • What are the risk factors for respiratory illnesses in the context of industrial air pollution? • How
can people avoid acquiring respiratory illnesses due to industrial air pollution? • What actions or approaches can stakeholders initiate to prevent
respiratory illnesses from industrial air pollution? • Which groups of people in terms of demographics are affected mainly by respiratory illnesses
due to industrial air pollution?
Nature of the Study
What systematic approach/method and research design do you plan to use to address your research question(s)?
To address the research questions in this Quantitative study, the specific research design will include a cross-sectional approach, sampling
strategies, statistical data analytical methods, numerical variables (percentages, numbers, and ratios), and data collection instruments.
Reference entry for the work on which this research design is based:
Leavy, P. (2022). Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research
approaches. Guilford Publications.
For your planned research design, what type of data will you need and what data collection tools and sources will provide it?
For my planned research design, I will need to utilize a cross-sectional approach to examine different variables related to the study topic. I will
also determine an appropriate sampling strategy to reach the target group for the study. Therefore, I will utilize electronic devices like iPads and
computers to collect and analyze data. The data collection approaches will be surveys and questionnaires to gather firsthand information from
participants. Therefore, I will need numerical data comprising discrete values outlining issues affecting the target group. Thus, data collection tools
and sources will include surveys and questionnaires, social media analytics, structured interviews, and standardized assessments.
What data points from these sources do you plan to use to answer your research question(s)?
The data points in statistical assessments of particulate matter in the air, number of reported cases of respiratory illnesses, air quality values, and
participant experiences with respiratory illnesses from poor air quality.
What limitations, challenges, and/or barriers might you need to address while conducting this study (e.g., requirements for storing data, separation of roles
or other ethical considerations, instrumentation fees, etc.)?
Ethical Considerations
The planned study on the link between industrial air pollution and respiratory disorders, like any other involving human beings, must follow ethical
norms to preserve the participants’ rights, privacy, and well-being. Ethical issues are critical for ensuring the integrity, trustworthiness, and validity
of the study while limiting potential harm to participants.
Prior to data collection, all volunteers will be given a thorough explanation of the study’s aim, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. Each
participant will be asked to provide informed consent, ensuring that they agree to participate voluntarily and without compulsion. Participants will
be able to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
Confidentiality and Anonymity: To preserve the privacy of participants, all data collected will be kept confidential and anonymized. Personal
identifiers will be deleted from the data, ensuring that the identity of the participants remains hidden. The data will be accessible only to the
researchers involved in the study, and any publishing or presentation of the findings will use aggregated data to avoid identifying specific
participants.
Data Security: Adequate safeguards will be put in place to protect the safety and confidentiality of the gathered data. Physical documents will be
preserved in closed and safe locations, while electronic data will be saved on password-protected devices.
Risk Mitigation: The study will pose little hazards to participants, primarily discomfort during interviews or talks about respiratory ailment
experiences. Participants will be guaranteed of their ability to skip any questions they are uncomfortable answering, and delicate themes will be
handled with understanding and respect.
Equitable Participant Selection: To avoid any discrimination based on demographic characteristics or health conditions, participant recruitment
will follow a fair and unbiased method. To ensure that participants accurately represent the target community, the inclusion criteria will be
explicitly stated.
Beneficience: The study seeks to contribute to knowledge development, which could benefit society by promoting respiratory health and lowering
the impact of industrial air pollution. The findings can help policymakers and stakeholders put effective interventions and policies in place to
improve public health outcomes.
Respect for Vulnerable Populations: If the study includes vulnerable populations (for example, children or people with cognitive disabilities),
appropriate safeguards will be put in place to protect their rights and well-being. In such circumstances, the informed consent process will include
the legal guardians or carers, and data collection methods will be modified to guarantee the comfort and understanding of the participants.
The proposed study will be ethically reviewed and approved by the applicable institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. In response to
the IRB’s feedback, any necessary changes to the study design or methods will be made.
Limitations, Challenges, and/or Barriers
Access to current health records and databases may be restricted, needing permissions and authorization from appropriate authorities or
organizations.
Participant Recruitment: Finding participants for the study can be difficult, particularly for the qualitative component. Participants may be
hesitant to discuss their own experiences with respiratory ailments and industrial pollution.
Inherent biases in participant selection, such as voluntary participation or non-response bias, may have an impact on the study’s conclusions.
Confounding Variables: While every attempt will be taken to adjust for any confounding variables, some factors may still influence the results,
making establishing a conclusive cause-effect link difficult.
Generalizability: The findings of the study may be restricted to the unique demographic and geographical place under inquiry, limiting its
generalizability to other contexts.
Ethical Dilemmas: During data collection or analysis, the research may confront ethical quandaries that require careful consideration and
resolution.
Time and Resource Constraints: Due to the thorough nature of the mixed methods technique, significant time, effort, and resources may be
required, thus limiting the scope and sample size of the study.
Despite these constraints, the study’s final report will attempt to address and acknowledge these issues. A full and legitimate research attempt
requires open and honest reporting of the study’s limitations. The study intends to give useful insights to the field of respiratory health and
industrial pollution by adhering to ethical norms and overcoming potential limitations.
Rubric Standard | Feasible > Can a systematic method of inquiry be used to address the problem; and does the approach have the potential to address
the problem while considering potential risks and burdens placed on research participants? The tentative methodology demonstrates that the researcher
has considered the options for inquiry and has selected an approach that has potential to address the problem.
Significance
How will your study address the meaningful, discipline-specific issue that you identified and therefore contribute to your field, discipline, professional
practice, etc. contributing to positive social change?
This study is significant in that it will foster positive social change by limiting emissions-based fuels like petrol and diesel, which contribute to
toxic fumes that cause respiratory illness. This study will promote personal care through wearing masks and installing air conditioning within
households to minimize dust and toxic fumes causing respiratory infections. Additionally, this seeks to foster positive change in the energy field by
emphasizing the need for renewable and environmentally friendly fuels. This will assist in lowering toxic emissions, thus promoting quality
respiratory health. Also, it is significant in policy development so that industries can adhere to environmental laws and regulations on curbing
emissions to bolster respiratory health.
Rubric Standard | Impact > Does this project have potential to affect positive social change? As described in the Significance section, the anticipated
findings have potential to support the mission of Walden University to promote positive social change.
Rubric Standard | Objective > Is the topic approached in an objective manner? The framing of the problem should not reveal bias or present a foregone
conclusion. Even if the researcher has a strong opinion on the expected findings, the researcher must maximize scholarly objectivity by framing the problem in
the context of a systematic inquiry that permits multiple possible conclusions.
Partner Site Masking Self-Check
Walden capstones typically mask the identity of the partner organization. The methodological and ethical reasons for this practice as well as criteria for
exceptions are outlined here (link to posted guidance).
☐ Check here to confirm that you will mask the identity of the organization in the final capstone that you publish in ProQuest.
☐ If you perceive that your partner organization’s identity would be impossible to mask or if there is a strong rationale for naming the organization in your
capstone, please check this box so that your Program Director can review your request for an exception. If granted, that exception must be confirmed by the
IRB during the ethics review process. The IRB will also ensure that your consent form(s) and/or site agreement(s) permit naming the organization.
☐ Not Applicable
Research Design Alignment Table | Using an alignment table can assist with ensuring the alignment of your research design.
Research Design Alignment Table Video Tutorial (YouTube) | Doctoral Research Design Alignment Appointments or Office Hours
Note. At the prospectus stage, not all items in the table below can be identified (e.g., data points, data analysis). Please complete the items that you have
identified in this form. During proposal development, you will revisit this plan to adjust, as needed, and finalize your research design.
Hover over bold font for Instructions and click links for resources.
Research Problem,
Purpose, and Framework
Research Question(s), Method,
& Design
Problem: the specific research
problem is that environmental
risks like air pollution cause
respiratory illnesses like asthma
and COPD on children.
Purpose: the purpose of this
quantitative study is to analyze
environmental risks that
increase the prevalence of
respiratory illness among
children and how these
problems can be mitigated.
Framework: the theoretical
framework for this study
includes exposure-response
model and vulnerability and
susceptibility model.
RQ1: What is the correlation
between a degree of particulate
matter, including other contaminants
and the level of respiratory health
among children from economically
advantaged areas compared those in
economically disadvantaged regions?
Method: Quantitative
Design: cross-sectional.
RQ2: What is the association
between air quality and prevalence of
respiratory illnesses.
Method: Quantitative
Design: cross-sectional
RQ3: Determine the impact of air
pollution levels in economically
advantaged regions and
impoverished areas and identify
differences by exploring how they
influence respiratory illness in
children of different age brackets.
Method: Quantitative
Design: cross-sectional
Types of Data to be Collected
and Data Collection
Instruments
I will gather data by accessing the
AirNow.gov database. Another key
instrument will be the air pollution
data portal of the World Health
Organization. TheseS two
instruments contain data on
particulate matter, population of
affected individuals, and respiratory
diseases. Overall, they offer values on
air quality of specific areas making it
easy to examine economically
disadvantaged and advantaged areas.
I will gather data by accessing the
AirNow.gov database and the air
pollution data portal of the World
Health Organization. These two
instruments contain data on
particulate matter, population of
affected individuals, and respiratory
diseases.
I will gather data by accessing the
AirNow.gov database and the air
pollution data portal of the World
Health Organization. These two
instruments contain data on
particulate matter, population of
affected individuals, and respiratory
diseases.
Data Sources
Data Analysis
The data sources will be
the World Health
Organization, the
Environmental Protection
Agency, and the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Variables: Age, income,
geographic location,
housing, and access to
clinical services.
Scales of measurement:
interval/ratio, nominal.
Analysis: analysis of
variance (ANOVA).
The data sources will be
the World Health
Organization, the
Environmental Protection
Agency, and the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Variables: Age, income,
geographic location,
housing, and access to
clinical services.
Scales of measurement:
interval/ratio, nominal.
Analysis: analysis of
variance (ANOVA).
Variables: Age, income,
geographic location,
housing, and access to
clinical services.
Scales of measurement:
interval/ratio, nominal.
Analysis: analysis of
variance (ANOVA).
The data sources will be
the World Health
Organization, the
Environmental Protection
Agency, and the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Note. The information in the first column must align with all rows, and each individual RQ row must show alignment across the columns for that row.
Once your Research Design Alignment Table is completed, reflect on your design alignment. Ask yourself:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Is there a logical progression from the research problem to the purpose of the study?
Does the identified framework ground the investigation into the stated problem?
Do the problem, purpose, and framework in the left-hand column align with the RQ(s) (all rows)?
Does each RQ address the problem and align with the purpose of the study?
Does the information across each individual row match/align with the RQ listed for that row?
• By row, will the variables listed address the RQ?
• By row, will the analysis address the RQ?
• By row, can the analysis be completed with the data points that will be collected?
Rubric Standard | Aligned > Do the various aspects of the prospectus align overall? The nature of the study should align with the problem,
research questions, and tentative approaches to inquiry.
Appendix
The Doctoral Prospectus
The Doctoral Prospectus is a brief document that provides preliminary information about your doctoral study research and is used in two ways:
• It serves as the tentative plan for developing the proposal and is evaluated to ensure doctoral-level work (e.g., feasibility, alignment, etc.).
• It provides information used to assign the committee University Research Reviewer.
Prospectus milestone approval from the committee chair, second committee member, and a program-level designee is required for you to move forward and
work on your proposal. The plan is subject to change, and parts of your research design may need to be adjusted after you complete your exhaustive review of
the literature during proposal development. The following sections includes sample prospectus form responses for both a quantitative and a qualitative study.
Green underlined text are the examples. The form text should be black, single spaced, and not underlined.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Title
Titles should be concise (aim for 15 words or fewer), be a statement, not a question, and no colons please. The title should indicate the main topic and the
variables/concepts under study and the relationship between them. A title should be fully explanatory when standing alone and include the most critical key
words (a searchable statement of what the manuscript contains). Avoid words that serve no purpose (such as methods, results, a study of…, or investigation
of…), use full terms (avoid abbreviations), and capitalize any word of four or more letters, and all parts of a verb. For more information, see the F&S Checklist.
Quantitative (QN) Example
Perspectives of Self-management Practices of Adult Diabetics in Grenada During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Qualitative (QL) Example
How Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes in Grenada Self-Managed their Disease
