1. Tips for Creating and Delivering an Effective Presentation
Prospectus Defense PowerPoint Template The primary purpose of this defense is to demonstrate your knowledge of the current empirical literature related to your problem.
This document was created for educational purposes. Students are encouraged to discuss the expectations for the defense presentation with the EdD Dissertation Committee.
Tips for Creating and Delivering an Effective Presentation

2. Title of Prospectus
Student’s Name

3. Statement of the Problem
The problem is….
Evidence of the problem
What the researcher wants to know

4. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Edit the heading to reflect whether you are using a theoretical and/or conceptual framework.
Identify theoretical and/or conceptual framework.
Components of the framework
How the framework connects with your problem

5. Review of Literature
Historical/Legislative Background

6. Review of Literature
Main Point 1

7. Review of Literature
Main Point 2

8. Review of Literature
Main Point 3

9. Review of Literature
Main Point 4

10. Summary of Literature What is known about the problem
What is not known about the problem
What gap(s) in the current empirical literature need to be filled
How will your study fill those gap(s)

11. Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study will be to …..

12. Research Questions
What is…..?
What is.….?

13. Methodology Overview Research Design Participants Measure(s)
Intervention (if applicable)
Data Collection
Data Analysis

14. Significance of the Study
Potential knowledge within the field of education
Potential contributions to educational practice and/or policy

15. Questions?