Discussion Post
• Doctoral learners commonly exert intense effort in choosing a topic; it simply requires a significant amount of time and focused effort reading literature from one or more fields of study. Looking back at the readings presented in this course and reflecting on the ideas presented there including the three new dissertation concepts introduced: Need for Study, Significance, and Theoretical Framework, how does reading literature and in particular reading a literature review section contribute to formulating a clearer understanding of these three concepts? Explain.
• As a PHD Student as you move forward into your content-specific courses, how can a PHD Student expand their list of resources in preparation for defending their topic selection at their first residency? How will this work eventually develop into their research proposal? What is a good plan to use PHD courses to continue to develop your literature review? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.