DMFT-7501: Foundations of Relational/Systemic Intervention

Northcentral University. (2021). Applied Doctoral Center. NCUOne LibGuides.
This center houses all of the information and resources you need to prepare and successfully complete your applied doctoral project. Under the ADE Essentials tab, you will find the Applied Doctoral Experience (ADE) Handbook along with templates specific to the DMFT program. Rubrics for each section of your applied doctoral project are also housed here. Be sure to review the DMFT vs PhD MFT Comparison Chart for additional information about the differences between a dissertation and an applied doctoral project. Additionally, there are many resources specific to the DMFT Applied Doctoral Project. Click on ADE Essentials: Guides, Templates, & Rubrics, then Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy Resources. Reviewing and keeping copies of the previously mentioned resources will help you prepare for your doctoral project, particularly as you begin to develop possible topics throughout your coursework.

Miller, D. C., & Salkind, N. J. (2002). Applied research design. In Handbook of research design & social measurement (pp. 64). Sage Publications.
This is a review of the characteristics and requirements for applied research.

Northcentral University Library. (2020). Brainstorming. NCUOne LibGuides.
This webpage is one of NU’s LibGuides which discusses the brainstorming and mind maps methods of how to begin thinking about and choosing a research topic.

Miller, D. C., & Salkind, N. J. (2002). Defining the characteristics of basic, applied, and evaluation research. In Handbook of research design & social measurement (pp. 2-4). Sage Publications. doi:
This resource outlines the difference between basic, applied, and evaluation research. It provides readers with a comparison between the methods, denoting how they are different and identifying common threads that exist.

Miller, D. C., & Salkind, N. J. (2002). Fitting an applied research design to a problem. In Handbook of research design & social measurement (pp. 65-66). Sage Publications.
This section discusses key questions the researcher must ask when conceptualizing their design. It presents what must be considered when examining situational factors and how that informs a theory of intervention.

Northcentral University. (2019). How do I create a mind map or concept map? NCU Library.
This resource will help you with this week’s assignment of creating a mind map.

Mindtools, Ltd. (2021). Mind maps: A powerful approach to note-taking. Author.
This site includes information on creating a mind map that can assist with conceptualizing a research topic.

MeisterLabs. (2021). MindMeister. Author.
This program enables you to create an electronic mind map. The website also houses examples of mind maps.

Miller, D. C., & Salkind, N. J. (2002). The orientation and commitment of the applied researched. In Handbook of research design & social measurement (pp. 6-8).
This section discusses the applied mindset and presents a typology of applied research, the applied research as intruder, future training needs, and the expansion of applied research.

Coghlan, D. (Academic). (2017). David Coghlan discusses action research [Video file]. SAGE Research Methods.