Action Research: What is it? When Should You Use It for Graduate Research?Action research is the only research methodology that lets you work towards the solution of a problem while you measure the results. AR plus its cousins, Action Learning, etc. will be discussed and the pros and cons of each in a variety of settings will be discussed.
PhD Scholars.3 - LiteratureThis webinar is a discussion of lit, what your reader needs from your discussion of literature. It will include a comparative study of options as published in different fields and tools available to help researchers decide what needs to be included.
Action Research Part 2 - How to Do It This session includes how to do it and manage the competing tensions so you get great results and can write a solid dissertation or thesis at the end.
Chapter 2: Here Comes the Foundation Literature review is the foundation upon which your dissertation is built. It should be solid, coherent, and comprehensive. In this webinar, you will know how to do that.
PhD Scholars.4 - MethodologyThis webinar is a discussion of methodology, what your reader needs from your discussion and current trends seen in recent theses. It will include a comparative study of options as published in different fields and tools available to help researchers decide what needs to be included.
PhD Scholars.5 - ResultsThis webinar is a discussion of results - what is included and what should be left out. It will include a comparative study of options as published in different fields and tools available to help researchers decide what your reader needs in order to draw their own conclusions about the findings that develop.
Data mining tools used in the workplaceTracesea Slater, MS, has been working in evaluation research since she obtained her Masters. Now working for the Mental Health Agency of Denver, she will share her Masters and beyond journey and offer insights into translating the Masters to the working world.
Chapter 3: Follow MeMethodology functions as a user guide so everybody can not only know the actions and reasons behind the way you conduct your study but also be able to replicate it; a challenge that you need to face successfully.
PhD Scholars.6 - Findings and Discussion This webinar is a discussion of discussing your findings - what is included and how the literature can be used. It will include a comparative study of options as published in different fields and tools available to help researchers decide what your reader needs in order to draw their own conclusions about the significance of your study.
Academic Reading Comes Before Academic Writing Professor Maria gives Masters and Doctoral students great tips to make this easier and more efficient. Aimed to help everyone's graduate life with both basic and profound insights.
Chapter 4: Look What I GotChapter 4 lets you display your results and that must be done in a systematic and consistent way. We will analyze what that means.
Surviving and Thriving in Academia: Research and Strategies Supporting Latinx StudentsAttendees will...
- learn how to maximize their experiences along the graduate student lifecycle based on findings from a recent study of LatinX graduate student support initiatives;
- have an opportunity to ask questions of a panel of academic experts who have successfully navigated educational and career trajectories in the academy
Group Coaching and Peer SupportThis session relies on students posting their questions to www.wooclap.com/GROUPQS2. Dr Alana James will give honest answers and a range of ideas as to how you might approach developing your own solutions.
Professional Behavior for Academics What constitutes professional and unprofessional behavior? These experts are coming to share their experiences and concerns because they want all graduate students to get the breaks they deserve because of their education and hard work.
Chapter 5: Selling Work and Showing OffThe last chapter of your dissertation is what will impact your field of study most. In it, you have to discuss results critically and also show people what great job you did. Both tasks are demanding, and it is necessary you learn how to do it convincingly.
Mastering Academic Writing: ParagraphsParagraphs are the basic structure of writing, yet what should they contain? How should they go together? How do you organize them so the flow of your writing is succinct and clear? Professor Maria provides insights and support.
