Unit 2:
Read Galvan .
Bring your proposed topic or topics (it’s okay
to have 2-3 ideas at this stage) for the dissertation.
Unit 3:
Research question drafts by
the end of class, submit 2 research questions that you could probably answer
(and might want to answer), given what you know about your topic so far.
Unit 5:
1.
Summary of the
Literature Review project: (a) identify 2-3 big bodies of literature you think
you need to cover to adequately address what we know and don’t know about your
topic (b) locate 7-10 references for each of these “bodies” (c) bring an
annotated review for each reference (d) prepare a 10 minute briefing on the
literature covering the points below for the group. Use the template for your
annotations to be sure you have captured all the necessary information. Connect
with the Education Librarian at USC for help as needed.
Areas to cover in each annotation:
a.
full citation (APA
format)
b.
the problem the study
addresses
c.
definitions – how
concepts were operationalized and measured (variables)
d.
any references to
pre-post surveys we might use? key findings
e.
key limitations
(critique)
Unit 6:
Annotated outline for
Chapter 2: outline the key points that will take you from the opening of
Chapter 2 to your conclusion about what remains to be studied (and therefore
the rationale for your study). Under each of the key points, include the
evidence you would need to reinforce that point. Where you actually have the
evidence (i.e., articles, data), insert the reference/annotation (use your
materials from Assignment 7, above).
Give your draft to your writing partner for feedback.
Unit 7:
1.
Return your writing
partner’s outline of Chapter 2 with as much helpful feedback as possible.
While you are waiting for your own feedback,
DRAFT a list of the variables you think you will need to explore in your study
and submit that to me.
Unit 8:
Draft of Chapter 1 due to me
Unit 9:
Draft Chapter 2. Exchange
drafts of Chapter 2 with your writing partner
Unit 10:
Feedback to writing partner on the full draft of Chapter 2
Unit 11:
1. Draft of Chapter 2
Due to me.
While you are waiting for feedback, sketch a
draft Chapter 3. Further discussion will
take place in class April 11-12
Unit 13:
Bring draft slides for your
mock defense to class. Be prepared to present your study proposal in 10 minutes
during class. Be prepared to provide feedback to your colleagues on their
presentations in class.
Unit 14:
Defenses of Chapters 1, 2
and 3 will be schedules for students who are ready. For those not ready, there will be individual
meetings during this time.
