Dissertation Prospectus and Research – EDUC 987

CG • Section • 11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

Candidate will work with committee chair on dissertation.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

Under the direction of a dissertation chair, the doctoral candidate writes a dissertation manuscript in preparation for the dissertation defense.

Course Assignment

Readings and presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

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

Discussion: Progress Report Submissions (3)

The candidate will post a progress report update. The thread should be between 150 – 400 words. No peer replies are required for this
assignment. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quiz: Manuscript Upload (3)

The candidate will complete a quiz that requires the candidate to confirm continually work on the manuscript.  Also, the candidate will upload the most recent copy of their manuscript.  This upload will not initiate a formal review of the manuscript; however, this manuscript upload will provide a back-up copy of the manuscript, provide evidence of progress within the course, and track progress within the program.  (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quiz: Manuscript Development Progress (12)

The candidate will self-report acknowledgment of weekly progress on this quiz. Also, this quiz serves to show course activity and attendance; therefore, each quiz must be completed within the assigned module and should not be taken early.  (CLO: A, B, C, D)