Course Description

Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.

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Athena Title

Doctoral Research

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Non-Traditional Format

Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

1. Become an effective member of a functioning research team 2. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize researchable questions 3. Understand the range of significance of research questions (relative importance) 4. Evidence the ability to successfully initiate and complete a research study 5. Show an appropriate attention to scientific detail and methodology in conducting data collection for a study 6. Execute an independent “publishable paper” project 7. Contribute appropriately to research team efforts 8. Understand professional guidelines related to the use of human subjects in research 9. Show writing skill and oral presentation skill

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Topical Outline

1. Research Teams: Types, Roles, and Functions 2. Research products 3. Quality and quantity issues and concerns 4. Qualitative and quantitative research designs 5. Professional writing guidelines 6. Professional presentations 7. Editorial service contributions to the profession

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