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Doctoral Research Colloquium II

The continuation of the doctoral research process. Students complete remaining dissertation chapters, participate in peer review, and prepare for the final thesis defense.

$99

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

About This Course

The continuation of the doctoral research process. Students complete remaining dissertation chapters, participate in peer review, and prepare for the final thesis defense.

What You Will Learn

Complete a doctoral dissertation meeting scholarly standards
Demonstrate mastery of the research topic through sustained original analysis
Defend the dissertation in a formal oral examination
Revise scholarly writing in response to critical feedback
Articulate a plan for post-doctoral scholarly contribution

Prerequisites

CHR505

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
Progress Review and Research Update
Preview
2
Writing Core Chapters: Analysis and Argument
Preview
3
Peer Review Workshop III: Core Chapters
4
Writing the Conclusion: Synthesis and Implications
5
Revising for Coherence and Quality
6
Peer Review Workshop IV: Complete Drafts
7
Preparing for the Oral Defense
8
Mock Defense and Feedback
9
Final Revisions and Submission
10
The Doctoral Vocation: Publishing and Continuing Scholarship
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