Question 2: Practical Application

For question 2, you are required to discuss the application of relevant theory and research to real life situations, considering social, cultural, and ethical issues as appropriate. You are expected to compose responses solving specific problems and discuss implications of your ideas for application with a broad range of issues in the field. My field of specialization is Sports Management (Women Leadership in Sports….My dissertation concept will be The impact or influence of females coaching male teams)

Referencing at least five peer-reviewed journal articles, respond to the following questions:

How can a theory guide or inform practice?

What are the issues involved in translating theory into practice?

Identify at least an additional five peer-reviewed articles (published in the last 5 years) and address how one of the theories you discussed in question 1 has actually been applied. Consider, for example:

Are the applications premised upon an accurate understanding of the theory and its scope?

Do the applications “go beyond” what the theory claims?

Is the reasoning linking application and theory sound?

Learning Outcomes:
2. Critique existing research and design a methodologically sound approach to research in the academic specialization(s).
Outline follows:
Part I
1) Introduction
a) Purpose

b) Background

2) Research vs. Theory
a) Theory Explained
b) Meaning of Research
c) Translation of Theory into Practice
i) Related Issues
ii) Practical and Theoretical Challenges
3) Conclusion

Part II
Instructions: Identify at least an additional five peer-reviewed articles (published in the last five years) and address how one of the theories you discussed in question one has actually been applied.

1) Application of Theory to Field (for example: Application of Shared Leadership Theory in Schools; address how one of the theories discussed in question one has actually been applied in your field)
2) Scope (Do the applications “go beyond” what the theory claims?)

3) Application of Theory Based on Research (Is the reasoning linking application and theory sound? What is the Evidence from Scholarly Articles?)

4) Conclusion

References
Required Examination Format:

Use APA format when responding to each question. Each Comprehensive written exam answer should be formatted as follows:

1. Cover page or Title page.

2. Write the QUESTION number, centered, the actual question single spaced and in italics, left justified, and located 4 spaces below.

3. On the next page begin the response, double-spaced and with the first line indented 5 spaces. Each response (excluding references) should be within the ten to fifteen page range (no more no less). Articles need to be within the past five years!! Please start page 1 , not the title page.

4. Provide a separate reference page for the answer. Individual References should be single spaced and double spaced between references using the hanging indent.
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