SPY (0504) 639 - Dissertation Overview Seminar

Credits: 1.00

Students will learn the dissertation proposal requirements and processes and will work on developing a dissertation proposal. They will learn how to structure a dissertation proposal, how to develop a dissertation topic and how to organize the literature review section. Research methodologies and IRB requirements will be reviewed.

Course Learning Goals: In this course students will:

Gain knowledge about the components of and processes involved with the dissertation and dissertation proposal. DSK: Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, and Psychometrics. PWC: Research; Ethical and Legal Standards.
Produce complete drafts of the following major components of the dissertation proposal: Literature Review, Questions/Hypotheses, and Statement of the Problem. DSK: Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, and Psychometrics. PWC: Research; Ethical and Legal Standards.
Establish a timeline to complete to complete a successful dissertation proposal. DSK: Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, and Psychometrics. PWC: Research; Ethical and Legal Standards.