Dissertation Research

400 words

Degree: Management

In the Research Prospectus Template, there are several references to “practice” and “professional practice.” The document indicates that you must complete a dissertation study with a study problem that is “both practice-based and scholarship-supported.” You have undoubtedly heard yourself referred to as a “scholar practitioner.” These statements all point to the uniqueness of the “practitioner doctorate” as distinct from a “research doctorate.” For this assignment, reflect upon the following questions in your primary post:

• In your degree field and concentration area, what are some examples of “practice” and/or “professional practice” that will be addressed through your research study?
• What do you understand to be some of the unique characteristics of your practitioner doctorate?
• How would you describe someone who embodies the characteristics of the scholar–practitioner?
• What thoughts do you have at this time about your journey from doctoral learner to scholar–practitioner? How will you need to be successful for your future dissertation research?