Refer to St. Thomas University Dissertation Publication Manual throughout the writing
process.
Model Title Page
Title of the Quantitative/Qualitative Dissertation
By: Authors Name
Date of the Defense
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Doctor of Education degree
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida
Approved:
__________________________
(name of chair, highest earned degree, title, and affiliation)
Committee Chair
__________________________
(name of chair, highest earned degree, title, and affiliation)
Committee Member
__________________________
(name of chair, highest earned degree, title, and affiliation)
Committee Member
Commented [Dr. KM1]: This dissertation Rubric should be used to help you draft your dissertation using the
qualitative or quantitative dissertation templates separately
provided . Do not draft your chapters on this rubric but use
the templates.
Commented [Dr. KM2]: The title page is not numbered There is no running header in dissertation documents There should be no additional chapter sections unless your chair approves.
Commented [Dr. KM3]: Title should reflect method or design and some sense of geographic scope of the study
along with key study variables and/or constructs] no more
than 12-15 words
Copyright 2020 by Jane Doe
All Rights Reserved
Copyright Acknowledgement Form
St. Thomas University
I, the writers full name, understand that I am solely responsible for the content of this
dissertation and its use of copyrighted materials. All copyright infringements and issues
are solely the responsibly of myself as the author of this dissertation and not St. Thomas
University, its programs, or libraries.
______________________________
_______________________
Signature of Author Date
______________________________
_______________________
Witness (Type Name Here) Date
St. Thomas University Library Release Form
Title of Dissertation
Authors Name
I understand that US Copyright Law protects this dissertation against unauthorized use.
By my signature below, I am giving permission to St. Thomas University Library to place
this dissertation in its collections in both print and digital forms for open access to the
wider academic community. I am also allowing the Library to photocopy and provide a
copy of this dissertation for the purpose of interlibrary loans for scholarly purposes and to
migrate it to other forms of media for archival purposes.
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Signature of Author Date
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Witness (Type Name Here) Date
Abstract
The target length of the abstract in St. Thomas University doctoral dissertations is 250
words formatted in one double-spaced paragraph (do not create a justified right margin).
Guidelines for development of the abstract can be found in the APA Publication Manual
Edition currently used by the university. Note that the Abstract page has no page number
and Abstract does not appear in the Table of Contents.
Delete this text but do not delete the section break that follows this paragraph; it is
necessary for correct paginationif you cant see it, click on the ¶Show/Hide button on
the formatting toolbar.
Additions to abstract?
Commented [Dr. KM4]: Abstract is one page, double spaced with no indentation and no paragraph breaks.
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Acknowledgments
This page is typically included in a dissertation. Refer to the Dissertation
Publication Manual regarding who should be acknowledged on this page. The
Acknowledgments entry does appear in the Table of Contents.
Commented [Dr. KM5]: Acknowledgment does not exceed 1 page in length and is drafted after Ch 5 is complete
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Dedication
Refer to the Dissertation Publication Manual regarding who should be
acknowledged in a dedication (this page is often included, although not required, in a
dissertation). The Dedication page is numbered, but Dedication does not appear in the
Table of Contents.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments iv
List of Tables
List of Charts or Graphs
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Problem (Hit Tab to add page numbers)
Background, Context, and Theoretical Framework
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Rationale, Relevance, and Significance of the Study
Nature of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations
Chapter 1 Summary
(Format Note: These entries are not connected to the text via the Index and Tables
feature of Microsoft Word.)
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CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction to the Literature Review
Theoretical Framework
Review of Research Literature and Methodological Literature
Chapter 2 Summary
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
Introduction to Chapter 3
Research Design
Target Population, Sampling Method, and Related Procedures
Instrumentation
Data Collection
Field Test
Pilot Test
Operationalization of Variables
Data Analysis Procedures
Limitations of the Research Design
Internal Validity
External Validity
Expected Findings
Ethical Issues
Chapter 3 Summary
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CHAPTER 4. DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Introduction
Description of the Sample
Summary of the Results
Detailed Analysis
Chapter 4 Summary
CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction
Summary of the Results
Discussion of the Results
Discussion of the Results in Relation to the Literature
Limitations
Implication of the Results for Practice
Recommendations for Further Research
Conclusion
APPENDICES
REFERENCES
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List of Tables
Table 1. Add title (single-space table titles; double-space between entries) xx
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Add title (single-space figure titles; double-space between entries) xx
(Note: Do not remove the section break that follows this paragraph.)
