Health Professions Division Dissertation Guide

25 Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures Chapter 1: Introduction The text for the body of the paper includes the following. Each chapter starts on a new page . The chapter identifier is a level one heading. The following headings are suggested headings for level one and level two. Use the headings and subheadings from the proposal as appropriate. Introduction to the Chapter Brief summary of the information to be presented in this chapter Use the present tense or past tense as appropriate. Use the past tense when referring to studies from the literature. Use the present tense when discussing general information that was true in the past and is true in the present. Background to the Problem Describe population statistics, provide the context, issues, etc. Use level two headings as appropriate Statement of the Problem Describe the issue investigated and goal achieved Relevance Describe the significance, purpose, or need for the study Elements Use level two headings as appropriate for the hypotheses, theories, research questions investigated Definitions of Terms Use level two headings as appropriate for conceptual and operational terms, or use paragraphs in a series or a bulleted list Explanation of Variables Use level two headings as appropriate for conceptual and operational terms, or use paragraphs in a series or a bulleted list for dependent, independent, and covariates Study Rationale Use the information from the proposal and adjust as necessary Assumptions Use the information from the proposal and adjust as necessary