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Post a brief description of both a quantitative research method and a qualitative research method
you could use for your dissertation. Then, for each, explain the data collection method you would use and
why. Finally, explain reliability and validity issues related to each data collection method. Remember to
include the relevant information from your discussion in the Nature of the Study section of the Prospectus
Form.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
2-8
Post a brief description of the research method and data collection method you plan to use for
your dissertation. Then describe the specific type of analysis you may use (ANOVA, MANOVA, SEM,
concept analysis, etc.) to analyze your data and explain why. Be specific.Include the relevant information
from your discussion in the Nature of the Study and/or Research Design Alignment Table in the
Prospectus Form.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
1-9
Post a brief description of the population or type of data you plan to sample for your dissertation.
Then describe the sampling method that you plan to use and explain why. Finally, describe at least two
issues (e.g., reliability, validity, and/or ethical issues) that may arise when using your chosen sampling
method, and explain how you would prevent and/or minimize each. Be specific.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
2-9
To prepare for this Assignment, consider how your dissertation research may effect social
change. Often research results have social implications and make a difference in the world. Choosing to
do research on an area or topic that can make a difference in the world suggests that you are attempting to
be the kind of researcher whose intellectual pursuits are altruistic.
(2–3 pages):
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Briefly describe your possible dissertation topic.
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Explain the purpose of your study.
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Explain how your dissertation research may effect social change. Be specific and use examples to
illustrate your explanation.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked
to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
1-10 Post a brief description of your possible dissertation topic. Then explain how IRB approval will
protect you, the University, and the individuals who have agreed to participate in your research. Finally
identify the level of institutional review that you think will be required for your research and why.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
2-10 Post a description of two ways the roles of a course instructor and dissertation chair differ. Then,
explain what your expectations are of your dissertation committee chair. Be specific.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
3-10
Review the PowerPoint presentation and the webinar link for this presentation:
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/formandstyle/intro/webinars#s-lg-box-2760307Links to an external
site.
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Briefly describe the most prominent differences between coursework and dissertation work. Be
sure to include a brief description of how the writing process changes.
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Explain which of these differences you will find the most challenging and why.
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Explain how you will adjust your scholarly work habits to account for these differences and what
tools you will use. Identify the type of supports (e.g., social, emotional, scholastic) that will assist
you in successfully transitioning from coursework to dissertation work. Describe your time
management strategies and what you will alter to meet your goals.
INTRODUCTION TO THE DOCTORAL
CAPSTONE
Presenter: Meghan Irving
Senior Editor
Walden University
Office of Research and Doctoral Services (ORDS)
Office of Academic Editing
SESSION
OBJECTIVES
• What is the doctoral capstone?
• How the capstone os different from
coursework
• Review the main sections of the doctoral
capstone document
• Resources: Kits and checklists
W H AT I S T H E
DOCTORAL CAPSTONE?
• Dissertation, doctoral study, project study, etc.
• Lengthy document, including multiple chapters or
sections
• Goals:
• Produce original work (often research based)
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in a field
(familiarity with the literature)
• Assert self as a professional in the field
• Display scholarly thought and capability as a scholar
• Contribute to research or professional practice
• Application to social change (Walden emphasis)
COURSEWORK VS. CAPSTONE
Doctoral
coursework
The Capstone
(dissertation, doctoral
study, project study)
• Exposed to new theories and ideas
• Develop expertise within your field
• Hone your own research or application interests
• Respond to assignments and directions
• Students work toward instructor and program-set goals
• Design and conduct original research or application in a field
• Demonstrate your authority and expertise
• Foster growth in your field
• Students work toward self-designed goals
MAIN SECTIONS OF DOCTORAL
CAPSTONE
Proposal includes three main parts:
• Introduction to the study
• Literature Review
• Methodology
After study is complete, final two parts:
• Results
• Discussion of findings
PROPOSAL
Introduction to the Study
• Background
• Problem
• Purpose
PROPOSAL
Literature Review
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Theoretical foundation/conceptual framework
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Current literature on topic
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Identifying gap
PROPOSAL
Methodology
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Approach and rationale
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Design
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Plans for the study
AFTER STUDY IS COMPLETE
Results
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Data collection
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Data analysis
AFTER STUDY IS COMPLETE
Discussion of findings
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Contextualizing findings
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Recommendations
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Implications/conclusions
RESOURCES
Kits
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Doctoral multilingual writers kit
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Proposal kit
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Final study kit
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Form and style kit
RESOURCES
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Templates and instructions for using the
template
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Office of Research and Doctoral Services
Doctoral Capstone and Project Resources
• Dissertation checklists
• Dissertation rubrics
• Professional doctorate documents
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