Literature review — annotated bibliography
4wSelect research methodology
5wCreate chapter outline and writing timeline
3wWrite introduction chapter
2wWrite literature review chapter
1Draft data collection instruments — surveys and interview protocols
11Data analysis plan — statistical methods and software
4wIRB approval — prepare and submit application
4wDraft literature review — theoretical framework section
5wDraft methodology chapter — research design rationale
4wSchedule advisor check-in — progress review and chapter feedback
5wWrite introduction chapter — problem statement and significance
2w