Literature review — annotated bibliography
10wSelect research methodology
11wCreate chapter outline and writing timeline
10wWrite introduction chapter
9wWrite literature review chapter
7wDraft data collection instruments — surveys and interview protocols
8wData analysis plan — statistical methods and software
11wIRB approval — prepare and submit application
10wDraft literature review — theoretical framework section
11wDraft methodology chapter — research design rationale
10wSchedule advisor check-in — progress review and chapter feedback
11wWrite introduction chapter — problem statement and significance
9w