EDU-M 722B: Mentoring: Methods & the Formal Proposal II

Overview

(EDU-M722A - continued) The purpose of the sixth session of mentoring is to ensure that EdD students are fully prepared for the oral presentation of their formal dissertation proposal. Each student demonstrates his/her mastery of a specific problem drawn from the education field, relevant education literature and theory, and appropriate research methods by passing the oral presentation of his/her formal dissertation proposal. This proposal normally includes submission—to the student’s dissertation committee—of the first three chapters of his/her dissertation, including the introduction, literature and theory review, and research methods.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Explore what the experts say about formal dissertation proposals.
• Critically analyze with mentor and cohort the strengths and limitations of various proposals.
• Define his/her approach to the proposal.
• Reflect on perceived challenges and gaps of knowledge that propel the efforts in the next dissertation critique course.
• Submit draft of first three chapters of his/her dissertation.

Required Texts
EDU-M 722B texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore