Revising and Editing the PostPropsosal Workshop: CAEX 8050/8055

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SKIL 8050/8055:
Revising and Editing the Postproposal

The Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Postproposal is a 0 credit, 6-week course for doctoral students who have a working draft of the Postproposal sections (e.g., results, discussion, conclusion, recommendations) of their dissertation, project, or doctoral study but find themselves needing writing guidance and support.

NOTE: Students must already have an approved proposal 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

This small-group writing workshop is for doctoral students who have a working draft of the postproposal sections (e.g., results, discussion, conclusion, recommendations) of their dissertation, project, or doctoral study but find themselves needing writing guidance and support. (Students must already have an approved proposal to be eligible for this workshop.) With the assistance of the faculty, students will spend 6 weeks writing and revising the postproposal sections through tailored one-on-one writing instruction and supportive group work with their colleagues. They will get to know the required components of these sections and have an opportunity to learn how to address common writing issues, such as APA, tables and figures, scholarly voice, and writer’s block.

Importantly, the instruction and feedback students receive will be anchored in their own work. In addition to further developed postproposal sections, at the end of the workshop, students will have a tailored plan based on their specific needs to ensure that they can continue to make progress on 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 8050
0 credits, 6 weeks​

Semester Term Dates

SKIL 8055
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 workshop sets the stage for students to address overlooked nuances concerning their degrees."

 

 

"The instructor was excellent and the course materials were just right."

 

 

"This Postproposal writing class is very instructive and provided the much needed immediate feedback."