ADS840: doctoral seminar

 This course is taken in the final semester of a candidate's program. In regularly scheduled meetings with the professor, candidates will be assisted in developing and presenting a dissertation proposal. A reference librarian, who has been designated as the library liaison to the doctoral program, will be available to assist candidates throughout the course. Candidates will participate in a Mock First Defense during this course to prepare them for the dissertation defense protocols and procedures.

1.  Understand how to present knowledge gained through the PhD in preparation of the Comprehensive Exam.
2. Select a topic and develop research questions and prepare a Dissertation Proposal.
3. Develop a Reference Matrix as a guide to a literature review. 
4. Simulate and analyze the experience of presenting a “Mock Dissertation Proposal Defense” using a Power Point Presentation.