This document provides instructions for a signature assignment in a doctoral research methods course. Students are asked to submit a 2-3 page project premise outlining their proposed applied doctoral project topic, including the problem statement, research questions, methodology, and references. They must also submit an updated annotated bibliography of 7-10 references, of which only 3 can be from a previous assignment. The premise and annotated bibliography should be submitted together in the course Dropbox and a copy of the premise should be emailed to the Assistant Dean to ensure appointment of a project committee chair and subject matter expert.