EDU-M722A: Mentoring: Methods & the Formal Proposal I

Estimated Hours Per Week:
5

Overview

This course, which is part of the final mentoring course sequence, provides candidates guidance as they continue to develop their dissertation. Candidates revisit Chapter 2, revising what they have already written to include any new research they have encountered. Additionally, candidates begin summarizing information from chapters 2 and 3 for the draft of Chapter 1, Introduction to the Problem.

The course projects are Chapter 2: Literature Review, Level 3 and Chapter 1: Introduction to the Problem, Level  1 (updated)which comprise the final draft of Chapter 2 and the first draft of Chapter 1.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explore and articulate what the experts say about formal dissertation proposals.
  • Critically analyze the strengths and limitations of various proposals.
  • Define their approach to the proposal.
  • Reflect on perceived challenges and gaps of knowledge that propel the efforts in the next dissertation critique course.
  • Submit a draft of the first three chapters of their dissertation.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Prerequisites

EDU-M721 is a prerequisite for this course.

Required Texts
EDU-M722A texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore