According to the Graduate School website, a Plan B paper:
• Replicates, with proper acknowledgment, a previously published study in a localized setting.
• Develops and field tests an assessment tool in a localized setting.
• Reviews and critically analyzes research, literature or data in a selected area.
• Applies research methodology and principles relative to a particular discipline to solve a problem for a regional organization the results of which might apply only to the participating organization.
• Applies single case design methodology or examines the effects of an intervention(s) in a localized setting.
• Conducts a pilot study.