RES709 Research Conceptualization And Design
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 What Is a Dissertation?
A doctoral journey prepares students to become researchers through learning the research process, culminating in the writing of a dissertation.
Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
What is a dissertation?
What will it be like for you to write a dissertation? What excites you about the process? What challenges do you expect to encounter?
Note: If you are not writing a dissertation, share a potential research project you will complete. What excites you and what might challenge you about this project?
DQ2 Applied and Basic Research
Basic research and applied research are similar yet provide different outcomes.
Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
After reading the Week 1 Overview and Ch. 2 of The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty from the University Library, think about your future study. What method, basic or applied, seems most appropriate for your project? Explain your position.