HSCI 850 Dissertation Mentorship

The purpose of this course is to help the student, early in his or her program, have the right type of vision for his or her future dissertation research. Thinking forwardly about what is coming will help the student to make use of his or her course work for the value of learning and for the future preparation it will provide for his or her dissertation.

Textbook readings and supplemental material

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Course Requirement Checklist

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

This assignment requires the student to create a comprehensive and detailed timeline for completing his or her dissertation or applied research project. The timeline should cover all major phases of the dissertation process, including research, writing, revision, and defense preparation. The student will break down these phases into specific, actionable tasks with clear deadlines to ensure steady progress toward completion. This structured plan will help the student manage his or her time effectively, prioritize tasks, and stay on track throughout his or her dissertation or applied research project journey. By developing this timeline, the student will gain a better understanding of the scope of his or her work, set realistic goals, and create a roadmap to successfully navigate the dissertation or applied research project process. (CLO: B)

The first chapter of the dissertation or applied research project sets the stage for the research by providing a comprehensive overview of the study. It introduces the research topic, establishes its significance, and outlines the structure of the research. The first chapter should be a minimum of 15 pages in length. The goal of this assignment is to clearly define the research problem, the scope and significance of the research, and detail the research questions and hypotheses. This will be a full draft of the student’s chapter one. (CLO: A, C, E)

This assignment requires the student to create a comprehensive and detailed outline for Chapters 2 and 3 of his or her dissertation or applied research project. Chapter 2 will focus on the literature review and theoretical framework, where the student will identify key scholarly works, theoretical perspectives, and the conceptual foundation of his or her research. Chapter 3 will outline the methodology, including the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures. This assignment is designed to help the student organize his or her thoughts, structure his or her approach to writing, and establish a clear plan for drafting these critical chapters. The outline will serve as a blueprint for the subsequent writing process and ensure a coherent and well-supported dissertation or applied research project. (CLO: C, D, E)

Quiz

This quiz gathers information about the student’s intended dissertation or applied research project methodology and research tools. It ensures that the student using surveys request access to Qualtrics and allow others to provide a brief overview of research methods and software. The responses will help facilitate the necessary resources for the student’s dissertation or applied research project journey. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 4 multiple-choice, file-upload, or short-answer questions, and have a 30-minute time limit. (CLO: C, D)

Quiz

In this assignment, the student will complete the Dissertation Committee Pairing Form after carefully selecting his or her dissertation or applied research project chair and committee members. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 4 true/false and file-upload questions, and have a 15-minute time limit. (CLO: B)