EDDR 987 Dissertation and Research I

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

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

Doctoral Research Dissertation Tasks (5)

In EDDR 987, tasks are formal reviews conducted by a committee member and methodologist to ensure that each dissertation chapter is methodologically sound and aligned with the doctoral candidate’s research objectives. Tasks have flexible deadlines to accommodate the iterative nature of dissertation writing, where multiple rounds of revisions may be necessary. The tasks in this course are: 

Task 1: Research Study Outline Approval

1. Part A – Research Study Outline – Chair Approval Assignment
2. Part B – Research Study Outline – Committee Review Assignment
3. Part C – Research Study Outline – Methodologist Approval Assignment

Task 2: Draft Chapters 1-3 for Chair Approval Assignment

Task 3: Official Site Approval Letter for Chair Approval Assignment

Task 4: Research Proposal – Chapters 1-3

1. Part A – Research Proposal (Chapters 1-3) Chair Approval Assignment
2. Part B – Research Proposal (Chapters 1-3) Committee Approval Assignment
3. Part C – Research Proposal (Chapters 1-3) Methodologist Approval Assignment

Task 5: Proposal Defense Presentation Assignment

Each task submission must be reviewed and approved before the candidate can move on to the next step, ensuring rigorous evaluation and refinement of the dissertation chapters. Doctoral candidates are expected to carefully review and incorporate the feedback provided, resubmitting their work as needed to meet high academic standards. These tasks are essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of the dissertation, guiding the candidate through a thorough and supportive review process that ultimately contributes to their academic success.

Candidates who have completed Tasks 1-5 and all quizzes may opt to complete Optional Task 6: Optional IRB Application Submission Assignment.

Check-in Quizzes (8)

The Attendance Task: Check-in quizzes are designed to help the candidate self-report progress in developing the dissertation manuscript. These quizzes serve as a checkpoint for the candidate to reflect on the work accomplished, ensure the candidate is meeting course activity and attendance requirements, and keep the candidate on track.