Doctoral Capstone Project Development 1

Catalog description

Initiates preparations for the OTD clinical doctoral capstone project. Explores potential areas of scholarship to align interests with a community or clinical partner. Identifies and justifies a feasible scholarship/research topic through the initiation of an in-depth literature review, guided by a faculty mentor. Formulates and clarifies questions relevant to capstone focus area and topic. Develops draft proposal and feasible timelines for planning and implementation of their project including IRB proposal and initial data collection. Determines funding options including grant writing methods. Establishes importance of self-assessment, reflects upon constructive feedback and takes responsibility to organize and manage draft program proposal. S/U grade assessment.