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AR1 feedback is requested for Dissertation.

Post ID: 3513111

I am requesting comprehensive revisions to my doctoral dissertation proposal (Chapters 1–3) to successfully pass Academic Review 1 (AR1). I have attached two documents for your reference:

  1. My current dissertation manuscript
  2. The official AR1 reviewer feedback checklist

Your responsibility is to carefully review BOTH documents and fully implement all required corrections. This is not a light edit—this requires structural, methodological, and APA-level corrections.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Revise my dissertation to meet Trident University International (TUI) doctoral standards and ensure it is fully compliant with:

The final product must be submission-ready for AR1 approval.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

1. APA 7 FORMATTING (FULL COMPLIANCE)

  • Correct ALL heading levels (Levels 1–5) throughout Chapters 1–3
  • Ensure proper formatting of:
    • Title page (title length, formatting, placement)
    • Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures
    • In-text citations and reference list
  • Fix all tables and figures to APA 7 standards
  • Remove all third-person references to the researcher
  • Ensure consistent academic tone and grammar

2. CHAPTER 3 – MAJOR REVISIONS (PRIORITY AREA)

This section requires the most work and must be corrected thoroughly.

You MUST:

A. Methodology & Design Rationale
  • Clearly justify why explanatory sequential mixed-methods design is appropriate
  • Explain why other designs were NOT selected
  • Show alignment between:
    • Research questions
    • Quantitative phase
    • Qualitative phase
B. Population, Sample, and Recruitment
  • Clearly define:
    • General population
    • Target population
  • Justify sample sizes (quantitative and qualitative)
  • Fully explain sampling strategy
  • Include VA-specific requirements:
    • Use of neutral research staff for recruitment
    • Include letter of cooperation/intent (VA requirement)
C. Instrumentation & Validation (CRITICAL)
  • Fully describe all instruments
  • Provide validity and reliability evidence
  • Document expert panel review, including:
    • Who participated
    • What feedback was given
    • What revisions were made
D. Data Collection Procedures
  • Provide step-by-step procedures for:
    • Quantitative data collection (Theradoc)
    • Qualitative interviews
  • Ensure the process is replicable
  • Clearly reference appendices (e.g., “See Appendix A”)
E. Data Analysis Plan (MUST BE CLEAR & COMPLETE)
  • Specify statistical tests for each hypothesis
  • Clearly define:
    • ANOVA / regression (as applicable)
    • Control variables (e.g., workload)
  • Fully outline qualitative analysis using Braun & Clarke (2006)
  • Include:
    • Coding process
    • Theme development
  • Ensure alignment with research questions
F. REQUIRED HEADING CORRECTIONS: A lot of this has been done (Please review)

You MUST restructure headings exactly as required by AR feedback, including:

  • “Setting” under Population and Sample (Level 3)
  • “Quantitative Population and Sample” (Level 3)
  • “Power Analysis” (Level 4)
  • “Qualitative Population and Sample” (Level 3)
  • “Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria” (Level 4–5 structure)
  • Rename:
    • “Data Sources and Instruments” → Instrumentation
    • “Definitions/Variables” → Variables and Operational Definitions
  • Fix stacked headings by adding narrative text between them
  • Ensure proper hierarchy across all sections
G. DATA ANALYSIS SECTION STRUCTURE: A lot of this has been completed. (Please Review)

Reorganize and correct:

  • Handling Missing Data (FIRST)
  • Assumption Testing & Diagnostics
  • Model Specification
  • Effect Size Reporting
  • Qualitative Analysis (Level 3)
  • Integration Procedures (Level 3)
  • All subcomponents (Level 4):
    • Merging
    • Connecting
    • Building
    • Triangulation
    • Meta-inferences

3. TABLES & FIGURES (HIGH PRIORITY)

  • Correct formatting of all tables to APA standards
  • Ensure proper placement within sections
  • Fix:
    • Table 4 (Instrumentation alignment)
    • Table 5 (Quantitative analysis alignment)
    • Table 6 (Qualitative alignment)
  • Convert unclear content (e.g., page 84/85) into proper table format

4. APPENDICES & COMPLIANCE- This section is complete as I have obtained IRB approval

  • Ensure all required appendices are included and referenced:
    • Recruitment materials
    • Flyers
    • Consent forms
    • Interview guide
    • CITI certificate
  • Properly label each appendix in the text
  • Ensure IRB/VA compliance language is included

5. CONSISTENCY & ALIGNMENT

  • Ensure perfect alignment across:
    • Research questions
    • Hypotheses
    • Variables
    • Tables
    • Data analysis methods
  • Replace inconsistent terminology:
    • Use “order-to-notification interval (hours)” consistently throughout

EXPECTED DELIVERABLE

  • Most revisions will need to occur in Chapter 3. Chapter 1 & 2 are good to go.
  • Clean, professional, and formatted per APA 7 and TUI template
  • All AR1 reviewer concerns addressed
  • Ready for immediate resubmission

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Do NOT provide surface-level edits
  • Do NOT skip methodological corrections
  • Do NOT change the study design