To complete this assignment, you will need to observe the work processes at an operating food service facility. Examples of possible facilities include  a restaurant, a catered event, food truck, a D

Week 1 Discussion – MACJ-595

Instructions: Please read the assigned readings below and complete an essay review (initial post). Your review should include an introduction, a body and a conclusion.  The review should include the following: 1) a comprehensive response to the discussion question(s) below; and, (2) a brief critique of the reading. 
 

Week 1 Discussion ____________________________________________

After reading the assigned readings:

(1) Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of course text; 

(2) How to Write a Research Proposal:  A formal template for preparing a proposal research method.  Available at:  https://www3.dbu.edu/uwc/documents/HowtoWriteaProposalTemplate.pdf

Videos:

Watch the video entitled, "Thesis Writing:  PPS&Q, Writing Fluency and Overcoming procrastination."  Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFMi6gorFrl

Watch the video entitled, "How to Write a Research Proposal?  11 Things to Include in a Thesis Proposal" that is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNkws0x0W0o

Watch the video entitled, "Thesis Planning-Research Approach/Classification."  Available at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ1AfqyEfiw

• • Identify and discuss the characteristics of a good thesis.  Describe and evaluate your research topic.  Please include information related to the following elements:  What is the purpose of your research?  Who is the population or sample?  What is not known about this topic?  What is your key variable/phenomena of interest?  Why is this topic important?

Oliver, P. (2013). Writing Your Thesis (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA:

Sage. ISBN: 9781446267851