UMass Boston

Dissertation Proposal Writing Seminar

Course #: APLING 892, Class #: 5025, Section #: 01

Description

This course provides structured support for doctoral students as they develop their dissertation proposals. Students work independently and in close consultation with their Dissertation Chair throughout the semester as they plan all elements of their research methodology, including participant recruitment, data collection methods, instruments and protocols, analytic methods, ethical considerations, and an anticipated timeline for completion of the dissertation research and write-up. They also work with the Dissertation Chair to identify and invite appropriate additional experts in their field of research to form the dissertation committee. Students develop a Dissertation Proposal that builds on the Qualifying Paper they completed in APLING 891, which they submit to the dissertation committee and present at the Dissertation Proposal Hearing.

Prerequisites

APLING 891