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Doctoral Research Colloquium I

The first of two research colloquia in which doctoral candidates develop, present, and refine their dissertation research. Students receive structured feedback from faculty and peers as they move from proposal to preliminary chapters.

$99

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10 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

The first of two research colloquia in which doctoral candidates develop, present, and refine their dissertation research. Students receive structured feedback from faculty and peers as they move from proposal to preliminary chapters.

What You Will Learn

Develop and defend a doctoral dissertation proposal
Conduct a comprehensive literature review in a specialized research area
Produce preliminary dissertation chapters meeting doctoral standards
Provide and receive scholarly critique in a collegial setting
Demonstrate readiness to proceed to independent dissertation research

Prerequisites

CHR501

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Doctoral Research Process: Expectations and Timeline
Preview
2
Refining the Dissertation Topic and Research Question
Preview
3
Comprehensive Literature Review: Methodology and Scope
4
Theoretical Framework and Methodology
5
Writing the Dissertation Proposal
6
Peer Review Workshop I: Proposals
7
Writing Chapter One: Introduction and Overview
8
Writing Chapter Two: Literature Review
9
Peer Review Workshop II: Preliminary Chapters
10
Preparing for the Proposal Defense
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