Question: Dissertation Topics
Note: During the first few weeks you have been thinking about possible dissertation topics. During Week 2 you completed the Dissertation Premise which identified one topic to explore further. Keep in mind that research is an iterative process, and your topic, research questions, and methodology may change as you develop your prospectus during this course.
Post by Day 3: Post a brief statement of your dissertation topic in one or two sentences. Briefly discuss the following:
• Why are you specifically interested in this topic?
• What is the specific problem or condition being explored?
• What is the professional value of the study?
• Identify any obstacles that could arise if this preliminary topic becomes your actual dissertation topic. For example, are the instruments used to measure your constructs available and affordable? Do you have access to the target population from whom you will collect your data?
Readings: • Boote, D. N., &Beile, P. (2005). Scholars before researchers: On the centrality of the dissertation literature review in research preparation. Educational Researcher, 34(6), 3-15.
Scholars before researchers: On the centrality of the dissertation literature review in research preparation by Boote, D.N. &Beile, P. in Educational Researcher, 34(6). Copyright 2005 by Sage Publications Inc. Journals. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc. Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.
• Walden University. (2014). Library: Keyword Searching.
• Walden University. (2015). Library: The research process.
• Walden University. (2014). Library: Topic guides: Tips and resources for specific research needs.
• Walden University. (2015). Online writing center: Literature reviews.