Course Description
Research methods for dissertation in learning, design, and technology including preparation of dissertation prospectus.
Athena Title
Prospectus Development in LDT
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Identify the structure of the dissertation.
- Identify a research problem and theoretical constructs.
- Develop a draft of their prospectus.
- Become proficient in the use of APA guidelines.
Topical Outline
- Overview of the structure of the dissertation
- Structure of the problem statement and purpose statement
- Components of the problem statement
- Writing styles and grammatical issues
- Presenting an introduction and background to the problem
- Significance of the study
- Synthesizing literature
- Overview of the methods chapter
- APA style of writing
