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International Students: Be sure to register for your selected U.S. residency 3-4 months before the residency start date in order to allow sufficient time to complete the required processes and approvals for you to be able to travel and attend. View the SEVIS/I-20 site for complete information about the requirement for travel to U.S. residencies.

Overview

The Residency 4 Proposal Writing Track provides information on the dissertation process and journey with a focus on the proposal phase, tools, and related resources for the learner to draft their proposal and outline for dissertation chapters 1, 2, and 3. Topics include scholarly skills to synthesize literature, accurately utilizing APA formatting, dissertation checklist, literature review, theoretical and conceptual framework, methods, and instrument testing.

Required:

• You have completed Residency 3.
• You have an approved prospectus.

This track is right for you if:

• You need help developing chapters 1-3.
• You need help developing the literature review.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrates an understanding of the Dissertation Checklist to support the development of the dissertation.
2. Synthesizes original research in an appropriate, discipline-relevant, scholarly voice following applicable standards and requirements for publication.
3. Creates an outline of the dissertation proposal for Chapters 1-3 utilizing the Dissertation Template.

Overview

The Qualitative Track for Residency 4 aims to meet the student where they are in the dissertation process to help ensure the fundamental assumptions of qualitative research align with chapters 1 and 3 or chapters 4 and 5 of the dissertation. Topics include the nature and logic of qualitative research, trustworthiness, data collection strategies, data analysis, ethical considerations, IRB, qualitative methodologies: case study, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, action research and visual research.

Required:

• You have completed Residency 3.
• You have an approved prospectus.

This track is right for you if:

• You are using qualitative methods in your research.
• You need help with qualitative research design in chapters 1 and 3.
• You need help with qualitative data collection or data analysis.
• You need help with chapters 4-5.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluates qualitative research design to support the development of an independent research study.
2. Writes dissertation purpose statement that align with qualitative research design.  
3. Writes dissertation research questions that align with qualitative research design.  
4. Develops appropriate data collection and data analysis strategies.
5. Designs an independent qualitative research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.

Overview

The Quantitative Track for Residency 4 aims to meet the student where they are in the dissertation process to help ensure the fundamental assumptions of quantitative research align with chapter 4 of the dissertation. Topics include power analysis, SPSS, data entry, data screening, test instrument reliability, statistical analysis overview: independent-samples t-test, ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, factorial ANOVA, results, and methods.

Required:

• You have completed Residency 3.
• You have an approved prospectus.

This track is right for you if:

• You are using quantitative methodology in my research.
• You need help with quantitative data collection.
• You need help with quantitative data analysis.
• You need help with chapters 4-5.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluates quantitative research design to support the development of an independent research study.
2. Conducts quantitative research design activities e.g., power analysis, data screening, data cleaning, determining internal consistency.  
3. Operates statistical software for basic data entry and import to support quantitative research design.
4. Designs an independent quantitative research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.

Overview

The Residency 4 Presenting & Publishing Track supports advanced doctoral students who want to gain a deeper understanding of their role as steward of their discipline, with a specific focus on strategies to disseminate their research as part of their development as a scholar/practitioner. Topics include audiences and venues for dissemination, strategies for creating products to disseminate, tactics for effective publication and presentation, and continued development of scholarly identity.

Required:

• You have completed Residency 3.
• You have an approved proposal or an approved 3xM Design Plan.

This track is right for you if:

• You want to publish your research.
• You want to present your research.
• You have questions about how and where to disseminate your research.
• You don’t know how to get started publishing or presenting your research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Creates a research dissemination plan.
2. Develops a research narrative.
3. Outlines the steps involved in publishing and presenting research.
4. Demonstrates presentation skills.

Overview

The Residency 4 General Track seeks to build student capacity to complete the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation. Topics include dissertation chapter expectations, the Walden dissertation process, and working with the dissertation committee. Students will present a PowerPoint of their proposed dissertation research and receive developmental feedback from faculty and peers. Feedback will emphasize alignment, quality, and feasibility. For the required final assignment, you will compose a reflection identifying what you have learned about your own research and the research development process in general as well as specifying next steps to move forward with a timeline for completion. 

Required:

• You have completed Residency 3.
• You have an approved prospectus.

This track is right for you if:

• You need non-specific general help developing chapters 1-5.
• You are interested in presenting your research and receiving peer feedback.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluates research design to support the development of an independent research study.
2. Designs an independent research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.