HSCI 888 Applied Doctoral Research Project I

This semester-long course is the first in a series of 3 classes related to scholarly inquiry for students in the DHSc program. Students will build on their topic and project plans created in HSCI 789 by conducting an extensive relevant literature review. Students must submit their IRB proposal for institutional approval as appropriate for future scholarship courses. The topic must be directly related to the practicum experience.

HSCI 888, Applied Doctoral Research Project I, is the first step for DHSc the doctoral candidate to develop and complete his or her research project. It provides a focused study of the problem, purpose, significance, theoretical framework, biblical integration, and important literature relevant to the proposed project.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Timeline and Semester Goals Assignment

The candidate will create a visual timeline related to when he or she expects to complete each step of the project process and will provide 1-3 project specific goals for each task related to the applied doctoral research project assigned this semester. The purpose of this assignment is to assist the candidate with time management. (CLO: E)

Project Task Assignments (5)

The candidate will complete five (5) Project Task Assignments in this course. (CLO: B, C, D, E)

Project Task: Bullet Point Outline Assignment

The candidate will construct a bullet point outline using the provided template involving a breakdown of every major section of the first three chapters of the applied doctoral research project. The candidate will provide a summary for each section detailing the information he or she plans to include. The details in each section should support the overall research objective.

Project Task: The Problem, Purpose, and Central Research Question Assignment

The candidate will construct a problem statement, purpose statement, and research question for the research project in 250–500-word paper. The paper will be double-spaced and use twelve point, Times New Roman font. The candidate should format his or her short paper according to current APA standards.

Project Task: The Literature Review Assignment

The candidate will compose the first draft of the literature review what will become Chapter 2 of his or her doctoral research project. For this assignment, the candidate must include fifty (50) references. Of these references, eighty-five percent (85%) should be no more than five years old. The literature review will be double-spaced and use twelve point, Times New Roman font, and it should make use of current APA formatting standards. 

Project Task: Research Framework Assignment

The candidate will compose a research paper at least ten (10) pages in length detailing his or her research methodology and methods. The paper should include a brief rationale notating why the chosen research design style is appropriate. The paper will be double-spaced and use twelve point, Times New Roman font, and it should make use of current APA formatting standards. This assignment will become part of Chapter 3 of the applied doctoral research project.

Project Task: Participants, Population, and Sampling Assignment

The candidate will compose a 3-page paper identifying the population, participants, and sampling techniques used for the doctoral research project. The candidate will describe the population from which the sample was drawn, specify his or her sampling procedure with a rationale for selection, and provide a breakdown of the sample itself. The paper will be double-spaced and use twelve point, Times New Roman font, and it should make use of current APA formatting standards.

Quiz: Progress Reports (15)

The candidate will complete a quiz in each module to verify that progress is being made on the topic and answer one short essay question explaining what was completed during the module. These quizzes each contain 1 short answer question, have no time limit, and allow for one attempt. (CLO: G)

Quiz: Student/Mentor Initial Consultation

The candidate will meet virtually with his or her mentor to establish expectations and a working relationship. This meeting will be verified through a quiz. This quiz contains 1 true-false and 1 short answer question, has no time limit, and allows for one attempt. (CLO: A)

Quiz: Student/Mentor Wrap-up Consultation

The candidate will meet virtually with his or her mentor to review the progress made so far and discuss next steps. This meeting will be verified through a quiz. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain1 true/false and 1 short answer question, and will have no time limit. (CLO: A)

Quiz: IRB Application

After completion of project tasks and consultation with the mentor, the IRB application can be started if needed for the project. Confirmation of IRB Application submission will be made with a quiz. If no IRB approval is needed, the quiz will still need to be completed. IRB review and approval is needed before any participants may be recruited or data may be collected. The IRB is a federally mandated body established to ensure ethical treatment of human subjects. Within 10 business days of the approved project, the candidate must submit his or her IRB application. The candidate and chair must follow all directions on the IRB website and submit the IRB application through Cayuse. The chair MUST be copied on any email communication with the IRB. This quiz contains 1 true/false and 1 optional file upload question, has no time limit, and allows for one attempt. (CLO: F)