Writing for Research and Publication I

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This course introduces students to the dissertation process early in their program and prepares them for success in writing assignments they will experience throughout the EDD coursework and dissertation development. It will focus on academic writing, APA guidelines, topic selection strategies, and advanced research skills necessary for designing and crafting a dissertation. Students will engage in library research to identify a researchable problem, develop a purpose statement, and write related research questions. Students will identify foundational theories related to their research topic, understand how to synthesize literature, and demonstrate proper citations of academic resources.