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Graduate School COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Information DSRT736 - M22 Dissertation Seminar Fall 2020 Full Term Course Format: Hybrid CRN: 12647 Class Time and Location: F 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM, NKY Residency Session: 10/09/2020 - 10/11/2020

Instructor Information

Name: Dr. Archie Addo, PhD, PMP, CSM, CSPO Email: archie.addo@ucumberlands.edu Phone: 404-933-6441 Office Location: Online Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: 6 to 9 EST Monday - Friday

Course Description This course provides guided instruction on the design and writing of a dissertation proposal focused on organization- based research. Course activities are intended to strengthen skills in writing, project design, and research methods. Prerequisite: DSRT 734 and DSRT 837

Course Objectives Upon completion of this course:

Students will recognize the components of a sound dissertation proposal.

Students will articulate clearly the focus of their dissertation research.

Students will assess literature relevant to their dissertation project.

Students will complete a working draft of the literature review for their dissertation

Learner Outcomes

Topic Approval

Chapter 2 Completed at Satisfactory Level

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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

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: Writing a Successful Thesis Or Dissertation ISBN: 9781412942256 Authors: Fred C. Lunenburg, Beverly J. Irby Publisher: Corwin Press Publication Date: 2008-01-01

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:

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

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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.

Attendance Policy

Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students during the first two weeks of classes. Lack of participation during this time may jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by completing the coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast of the material is essential to success. Program specific attendance policies may still apply.

Executive Residency Attendance Policy

Attendance to each Executive Residency class session is mandatory. Students may make-up no more than one (1) residency session throughout the duration of their academic program. Missing a second residency will result in the student being dismissed from the University.

Each student must be in attendance for the entire duration of the required residency weekend. Late arrivals and/or early departures are not permitted. Punctuality is important as each student is required to have the documented in- seat time per course requirements.

A missed session will result in the student attending a make-up session, and paying a $300 Residency Make-Up fee. In addition, the student may be asked for documentation from the program department providing an explanation as to why the schedule residency session was missed. Make-Up sessions must be completed prior to the end of the term. Noncompliance with this policy will result in dismissal from the executive program.

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.

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