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DIS-9100: Components of the Dissertation Proposal

Welcome to the Course Resources (LibGuide) for DIS-9100.

Resources are included within the Lessons of your course and below are common resources you may need as you progress. Your Chair may also provide you with additional resources specific to your study. Additional Library Guides for specific degree programs or disciplines may also be available on the main Libguides page.

Weekly Progress Update Form: Past, Present, and Future
Use this document to provide your Chair an update each week you are not ready to submit a milestone for review. Submit this to the Dropbox once completed. Contact your Chair with any questions.
Alignment Checklist: Research Proposal
This checklist, referred to in Lesson 8, will help you check your work for alignment.
Research Feasibility Checklist
This checklist, referred to in Lesson 9, will help you assess the feasibility of your proposed study.
Access Instructions for NVivo
Access Instructions for SPSS

Library Dissertation Toolbox Series
Doctoral Center. (2024). Library dissertation toolbox series. National University.
This link will take you to the current schedule of engaging, skill-building library workshops designed specifically for doctoral students. Students will learn how to effectively locate, evaluate, and use information relating to their dissertation research topics. Each toolbox session features a new research focus- sign up for the entire series, or just those that most appeal to you. These workshops were referenced in the Week 2 lesson.
Dissertation Template 101: Fundamentals and Template Best Practices
NU Skill Up Series. (2020, May 28). Dissertation template 101: Fundamentals and template best practices [Video file].
This webinar explains how to use the Dissertation Template. Following these guidelines will allow you to work more effectively with your committee. This video is referenced in the Week 2 lesson.

Using Microsoft Word: Tips and Little Known Useful Features
NU Skill Up Series. (2023, June 28). Using Microsoft Word: Tips and little known useful features [Video file].
This webinar provides tips and tricks for using Microsoft effectively when revising, editing, and organizing multiple drafts. This video is referenced in the Week 2 lesson.

Identifying Journals Relevant to Your Topic
National University Library. (n.d.). Identifying journals relevant to your topic [Video file].
This video from the NU library will provide guidance on finding relevant journals. This video is referenced in the Week 10 lesson.

Supplemental Resources

The videos below are not directly referenced in the course lessons. However, these are very helpful resources for students who are working on Chapters 1 and 2 so you are encouraged to review them.

The Doctoral Mindset: Part 1 - Linking and Alignment
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2024, March). The doctoral mindset: Part 1 - Linking and alignment [Video file]. National University.

The Doctoral Mindset: Part 2 - Bringing Focus to the Problem
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2024, March). The doctoral mindset: Part 2 - Bringing focus to the problem [Video file]. National University.

The Doctoral Mindset: Part 3 - Navigating Your Journey
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2024, March). The doctoral mindset: Part 3 - Navigating your journey [Video file]. National University.

Top 10 Skills for Self Development as a Doctoral Learner
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2023, January 10). Top 10 skills for self development as a doctoral learner [Video file]. National University.

The Dissertation Marathon
National University GSSC (Producer). (2022). The dissertation marathon [Video file].

Your Dissertation Journey: A Roadmap to Success
National University GSSC. (2024, August 27). Your dissertation journey: A roadmap to success [Video file].

Tips and Tricks for a Successful Chapter 1
National University GSSC. (2022, October 25). Tips and tricks for a successful chapter 1 [Video file].

Evaluating Feasibility Before You Write Page 60 of Your Dissertation
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2023, September 29). Evaluating feasibility before you write page 60 of your dissertation [Video file]. National University.

Quantitative Methodology and Hypothesis Testing
National University GSSC. (2023, March 23). Quantitative methodology and hypothesis testing [Video file].

Quant is not Scary
National University GSSC. (2024, May 30). Quant is not scary [Video file].

Fundamentals of Qualitative Research: A Broad Overview
National University GSSC. (2022, December 8). Fundamentals of qualitative research: A broad overview [Video file].

Qualitative Research Terminology Road Map
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2024, September 19). Qualitative research terminology road map [Video file]. National University.

Qualitative Research Designs: Exploring the “Big Five” (Part 1)
NU Skill Up Series. (2023). Qualitative research designs: Exploring the "big five" (part 1) [Video file].

Qualitative Research Designs: Exploring the Big Five (Part 2)
NU Skill Up Series. (2023). Qualitative research designs: Exploring the "big five" (part 2) [Video file].

Mixed Methods Research Designs
NU Skill Up Series (Producer). (2023, October 10). Mixed methods research designs [Video file]. National University.

Doctoral Level Critique in the Literature Review
NU Skill Up Series. (2021). Doctoral level critique in the literature review [Video file].