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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Preliminary Proposal Paper
Guide Introduction
The Preliminary Proposal Paper (PPP) is your first serious effort to establish the aims and significance of your dissertation research. This 15-20-page paper will discuss the background of your topic, the gap and problem you have identified and will study, the purpose of your study, your research question(s), and how you plan on answering your research question known as the methodology. This guide provides a wealth of knowledge on how to get started, expectations around the PPP, the content that is expected within the PPP, and how to format it. Please note that sometimes this paper may be called a Concept Paper or Idea Paper which all refer to the same thing it is your first major effort that describes your dissertation research project. It is the first Milestone in the DBA Program. Once youve written your PPP, you will submit it to the Dean of the DBA Program for review. S/he will schedule an appointment with you for a formal Oral Defense of your PPP. If the Dean does not approve it, you will be required to make revisions and resubmit it. Once your PPP meets all requirements and receives the Deans approval, you will use this paper to solicit a Dissertation Chair. The PPP will be CRITICAL to that process as prospective Dissertation Chairs will use it as their primary basis for deciding about whether to take on the role of your Dissertation Chair. It will also be used later in the dissertation process as you solicit Dissertation Committee members.

What should be included?
Here is an outline and structure of the Preliminary Proposal Paper. PPPs are to be written in APA format, Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1 margins all around. APA also requires double-spaced, left-justified content. Do not fully justify your text. The following pages also go into detail on each of these sections.
Cover/Title Page
II. Abstract
III. Introduction and Background of the Topic
IV. Problem Statement
V. Purpose, Aims, and Rationale of the Study
VI. Research Questions
VII. Brief Review of the Literature
VIII. Methodology and Approach
IX. Significance and Implications
X. Work Plan and Timeline
XI. Conclusion
XII. References