Discussion: Progress Report

 

Doctoral level writing requires that you conduct research related to your area of study in order to relate your study to the literature. You will apply that material to the development of your Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP) Research Concept.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate research skills in locating relevant literature sources to support manuscript development.
• Understand the doctoral process.
• Develop semester goals in accordance with the doctoral process.
• Demonstrate progress in your manuscript development and doctoral process.

 

DBA Research Concept Course - BUSI 885

Overview - BUSI 885

You have reached this point because you have passed all DBA core classes and you are ready to develop a research concept for your Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP). As you work your way through this course you will conduct research and develop the key elements of a viable doctoral level research project, culminating in an approved ADRP Concept Paper. While your final research concept will be approved by your Research Chair once you start your ADRP courses, the work you put in here will give you a solid starting point and help ensure that you are able to hit the ground running.

You are no longer a student - This course marks the start of your transition from student to doctoral candidate. This is a significant milestone that shifts the burden from a professor in a course teaching you things you do not know to you applying what you have already learned! Your professor is here to evaluate your work and point out areas for improvement, not teach you how to accomplish each task. You are responsible for reviewing the guidelines provided and submitting work that is compliant them. When you hit a roadblock or do not understand a particular aspect of your research project you need to be able to work your way through the issue by studying the problem, conducting further research, and determining the best solution.

The DBA ADRP Research Concept Paper will be developed incrementally. Each task listed below allows you to focus on one aspect of the research concept and then use the approved tasks to build up to the completed document. It is important that you use approved tasks when you start combining them into a single document. If you do need to make changes to a previously approved document, you need to coordinate that with your professor. Finally, do not move to the next task in the sequence until the current one is approved. As described, these build upon each other so working ahead could result in significant revisions!

Watch: Foundations of Faith: The Grand Narrative

https://www.liberty.edu/foundations-of-faith/the-grand-narrative/

Watch: APA Style Basics: 7th Edition

https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/1041274/pages/watch-apa-style-basics-7th-edition?module_item_id=105074339

 Discussion: Progress Report – Module 1

 

Discussion: Progress Report – Module 1

Please include the following in your thread:

• Proposed topic.
• Description of your progress during the past week.
• Description of any roadblocks you hit during the week and how you are working through them.
• Description of what you plan to accomplish next week.

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

.The purpose of these discussions is to ensure

that you and your chair understand the work that you have done and the steps needed to finish.

For each discussion, you will write a short, informal thread detailing your work up to this current

module. Your thread should be between 150 – 400 words. No peer replies are required for this

assignment; however, you are encouraged to read your peers’ threads and provide

encouragement to build community.