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The course is designed to provide doctoral students with an in-depth analysis of the

methods and procedures of research used in the various subfields of education. Topics

include conceptualizing research designs, writing research proposals, constructing

measurement instruments, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data,

and drawing inferences. Special attention is given to making sound decisions regarding

the selection of appropriate designs and methods for investigating research questions.

The student will develop a proposal that will, upon approval of the student’s advisor and

program director, serve as the first three chapters of student’s dissertation.

Prerequisites: DSRT 734, 837 and 736.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course:

Students will write a rationale and introduction for a dissertation proposal which

must be based on a topic or problem related to business, information

technology, education, or leadership.

Students will construct a substantial literature review on a topic or problem

related to business, information technology, education, or leadership.

Students will design and write an appropriate methods chapter for a dissertation

proposal.

Students will successfully obtain approval from the course instructor and his/her

advisor for a three-chapter dissertation proposal.

Students will prepare a letter for the Institutional Research Board as well as a

Letter of Consent.

Learner Outcomes

Complete Dissertation Manual Chapter 1 (Introduction)

Complete Dissertation Manual Chapter 3 (Methodology)

Pass COMPS exam

Start IRB review process

Course Website

Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the

Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/

or https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/

Required Books and Resources

http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/
https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/
Title: Writing a Successful Thesis Or Dissertation

ISBN: 9781412942256

Authors: Fred C. Lunenburg, Beverly J. Irby

Publisher: Corwin Press

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological

Association

ISBN: 9781433832178

Authors: American Psychological Association

Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)

Publication Date: 2019-10-01

Title: Exploring Statistics

ISBN: 9780996339223

Authors: Chris Spatz

Publication Date: 2019-01-01

Course Required text can be found and purchased via the UC Barnes and Noble

Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks

Requirements and Policies

Academic Integrity/Plagiarism

At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and

understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be

tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of

information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The

common forms of academic dishonesty include:

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Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written

work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without

consent, or assisting another in such activities.

Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or

video presentations.

Plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another

without proper documentation

Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the internet into

assignments without properly citing the source of the material.

Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic

Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a

particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the

student with the appropriate disciplinary body.

Participation Policy

Study after study has linked successful academic performance with good class

participation. Those who assume positions of responsibility must “show up” in

order to be effective. Therefore, students are expected to actively participate in an

intelligent discussion of assigned topics in all areas (Discussion Board Activities,

Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared Papers, etc.) to help process course

material and/or to demonstrate an understanding of course content. Point

adjustments will be taken for non-participation.

Disability Accommodations

University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides

reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in

food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must

submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of

the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus

Center, Student Services Office Suite, jacob.ratliff@ucumberlands.edu). When all

paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be

arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally

approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each

semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term.

Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.

Academic Appeal

mailto:jacob.ratliff@ucumberlands.edu
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If

discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory

conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for

Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals

Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of

classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was

taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the

instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its