HSCI 889 Applied Doctoral Research Project II

This semester-long course is the second in a series of 3 classes related to scholarly inquiry for students in the DHSc program. This course focuses on developing the applied doctoral research project and the final defense. Following IRB approval if required, the student will collect, and analyze data related to the research question. Students will manage data to assure quality, integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy. The candidate will complete work on the project with a faculty mentor and prepare for the oral presentation.

HSCI 889, Applied Doctoral Research Project II, is the second step for DHSc doctoral candidates to develop and complete their research project. It provides a focused study of the problem, purpose, significance, theoretical framework, biblical integration, and important literature relevant to the proposed project.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

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

Timeline and Semester Goals Assignment

The candidate will create a timeline related to when they expect to complete each step of the project process along with their goals for the semester. The purpose of this assignment is to assist candidates with time management. (CLO: B)

Project Task Assignments (8)

The student will complete eight (8) Project Task Assignments in this course.  Each Project Task Assignment will become a component of the applied doctoral research project.

• Project Task: Bullet Point Outline Assignment
• Project Task: Data Collection Assignment
• Project Task: Data Analysis Assignment
• Project Task: Findings and Discussion Assignment
• Project Task: Recommendations Assignment
• Project Task: Manuscript Draft Assignment
• Project Task: Updated Manuscript Draft Assignment
• Project Task: PowerPoint Draft and Updated Manuscript Assignment

(CLO: D, E, F, G, H)

Peer-Reviewed Journal Assessment Assignment

For this assignment, the student will research the author requirements of two potential peer-reviewed journals to publish his/her research, list the requirements for publication, then describe the next steps to prepare his/her research for publication in a short paragraph. The student may also share plans regarding poster presentations or conference presentations. The final assignment will be 1-2 pages long. (CLO: F)

Quiz: Student/Mentor Initial Consultation

The student will meet virtually with his/her mentor to establish expectations and a working relationship. This meeting will be verified through a quiz. (CLO: A)

Quiz: Progress Reports (15)

The student will complete a weekly quiz to verify that progress is being made on the topic and answer one short essay question explaining what was completed during the week. (CLO: C)

Quiz: IRB Approval

After IRB approval has been received, if needed, complete this quiz as verification of approval. 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. The candidate and the 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. (CLO: G)

Quiz: Student/Mentor Wrap-up Consultation

Students will meet virtually with their mentor to review the progress made so far and discus next steps. This meeting will be verified through a quiz. (CLO: A)