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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