Revising and Editing the Literature Review Workshop: CAEX 8030/8035

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SKIL 8030/8035:
Revising and Editing the Literature Review

The Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Literature Review is a 0 credit, 6-week course for doctoral candidates who have a working draft of the Literature Review of their dissertation, project study, or doctoral study but need writing guidance and support.

NOTE: Students must already have an approved premise or prospectus to be eligible for this workshop.

Cost

Free tuition for current Walden doctoral students. Students are responsible for any applicable fees, including the tech fee

Workshop Information

Course Description

Is writing the Literature Review a stumbling block? Is the research relayed without purpose or synthesis?  This small-group workshop is for doctoral candidates who have a working draft of the Literature Review of their dissertation, project study, or doctoral study but need writing guidance and support.

With the help of the writing faculty member, students will spend 6 weeks advancing their Literature Review through tailored one-on-one writing instruction and supportive group work with their peers. Students will get to know the required components of the Literature Review and have the opportunity to learn how to address common writing issues, such as effective use of summary and synthesis, applying correct use of APA and source citations, and articulating search strategies.

Importantly, the instruction and feedback students receive will be anchored in their own work. The goal of this workshop is to help students make progress toward the completion of the Literature Review. As needed, the faculty member will help create a tailored plan based on students’ specific needs to ensure that they can continue to advance their draft.

Course Outcomes
  • Week 1: Self-reflection: Strengths and weaknesses in writing
  • Week 2: Course discussions/Submit 3-5 page section for review
  • Week 3: Course discussions/Submit 3-5 page section for review
  • Week 4: Course discussions/Submit 3-5 page section for review
  • Week 5: Course discussions/Submit 3-5 page section for review
  • Week 6: Create a plan for moving forward
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Term Dates

Quarter Term Dates

SKIL 8030
0 credits, 6 weeks​

Semester Term Dates

SKIL 8035
0 credit, 6 weeks

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time can I expect to spend on a SKIL course?

Most SKIL courses are 1.5 quarter credits and 1 semester credit. Therefore, according to Walden’s Credit Hour Guidelines, you should expect to spend 42 total hours on SKIL coursework. This translates to 10.5 hours per week for 4-week courses, 7 hours per week for 6-week courses, and 5.25 hours per week for 8-week courses. Note that these numbers are only an estimate, as the actual time spent depends largely on the student and their specific abilities and needs.

Are there any required texts for SKIL courses or workshops?

Most of our courses and workshops require the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (i.e., APA manual). This is the only text we require; other learning resources are built into the classroom.

How are SKIL Courses Graded?

SKIL courses, seminars, and workshops are graded on the S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory) system. Grades in SKIL courses do appear on your transcript, but the grades do not impact your Grade Point Average (GPA).

 

Do you have a question about the SKIL courses or workshops? E-mail us at OASIS@mail.waldenu.edu.

Testimonials

"This should be recommended to all dissertation students!"

 

 

"I believe that this course should be a required course. It was excellent."

 

 

"This course immediately enhanced my writing skills.  I am thrilled I took this class and I plan to take additional classes."