Journey Log

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Doctoral Study Seminar Course 1 Journey Log

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Part 1: Your Journey Begins

Complete Part 1 following the Discussion in Module 1.  

Note: You will draft this journey log as you progress through the course. You will submit It as part of your final Assignment in Module 5. 

Summarize what you have learned from the Discussion regarding your motivation to pursue a doctorate and become a scholar practitioner.

Explain how you can make an impact on positive social change with your degree.

Explain your perspective on the difference between advocacy and inquiry.

Describe the purpose of research training in a doctoral program. 

Identify how research guides practice. 

Part 2: Capstone Expectations and Process

Complete Part 2 following the Quiz and Discussion in Module 2.  

Note: You will draft this journey log as you progress through the course. You will submit It as part of your final Assignment in Module 5. 

Describe the doctoral journey. 

Describe the elements of a completed Capstone. 

Part 3: Finding Resources

Complete Part 3 following the Discussion in Module 3.  

Note: You will draft this journey log as you progress through the course. You will submit It as part of your final Assignment in Module 5. 

Resource Title/Type

Resource Location (URL)

Explain how the resource will be used to support development of the Capstone

Part 4: Managing the Doctoral Journey

Complete Part 4 following the Discussion in Module 4.  

Note: You will draft this journey log as you progress through the course. You will submit It as part of your final Assignment in Module 5. 

How do you plan to manage your capstone journey so you can avoid procrastination and maintain work/life balance?

Based on your program of study and using the DHA Doctoral Study material, develop a preliminary plan of study and timeline. Summarize the result of your plan.

Part 5: Research Topics

Note: You will draft this journey log as you progress through the course. You will submit It as part of your final Assignment in Module 5. 

Describe a research topic that interests you and is important to the discipline.

Express your initial ideas for a potential capstone. 

Identify academic and professional communities that will help you find a place in the discipline and pursue your research goals.

Part 1:

1. Summarize what you have learned from the Discussion regarding your motivation to pursue a doctorate and become a scholar practitioner.

2. Explain how you can make an impact on positive social change with your degree.

3. Explain your perspective on the difference between advocacy and inquiry.

4. Describe the purpose of research training in a doctoral program.

5. Identify how research guides practice.

Briefly respond to each prompt in one or two paragraphs.

Part 2:

· Describe the doctoral journey.

· Describe timing and rationale for residencies.

· Describe the elements of a completed capstone.

Part 3:

Add resources you analyzed, ones identified through peers, and others you have found that may be helpful in your capstone journey. For each resource, be sure to include:

· Resource title

· Resource location/URL

· How it will be used

Part 4:

1. How do you plan to manage your capstone journey so you can avoid procrastination and maintain work/life balance?

2. Based on your program of study and using the DHA Process Overview Information, develop a preliminary plan of study and timeline. Summarize the result of your plan in the worksheet.

Part 5:

1. Describe a research topic that interests you and is important to the discipline. 

2. Express your initial ideas for a potential capstone.

3. Identify academic and professional communities that will help you find a place in the discipline and pursue your research goals.