1)We looked at several topics on global IT strategies, technologies, models, and networking during this session. As you get closer to starting your own dissertation, you will need to choose a topic in your first dissertation class DSRT 736, so it is essential to start preparing.This week, let us take a look at some topics to consider, and by the end of the week, we could have several ideas for dissertation topics.Since you have already examined several research articles, another way would be to examine previous dissertations in these areas.Visit the University of Cumberlands’library, go to the Dissertation Database, and locate an interesting topic on global IT. Here are some pointers that will help critically evaluate some viable topics.
- Is the topic attainable for a first-time dissertation student?
- Is the problemrooted in the literature?•Is the research empirical, i.e., is there a survey, is there an interview guide, has the data been analyzed via some statistical tool?
- Is there a theoretical model or framework discussed?
Discuss the topic, the problem the model has been used in the research, and any present findings.
Do not read the entire dissertation, as the abstract and chapter one introduction should give a clear understanding of the research.
2)Assume that you are hired as a researcher to provide consultation to the university in helping the institution to better support the students. Based on interviews with school administrators, you have concluded that the university is interested in improving student retention and graduation rates. You have also formed the operational theory that student retention is influenced by general and academic adjustment, including financial and living conditions of the students.
You are asked to conduct a qualitative study, either through one-on-one interviews (at least three students) or a focus group (at least five students). In preparation for your study, answer the following questions:
●Assess if your research is confirmatory or exploratory in nature. What is the orientation of your research, and why?
●Provide your rationale for selecting data collection methods through focus group or direct interview. How did you address some of the main disadvantages of your approach?
●What are some of the questions that you are planning to ask during the focus group meeting or the interview? How will you analyze your collected data?
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