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Doctoral Seminar II
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course focuses on analyzing and synthesizing scholarly literature to develop a conceptually grounded understanding of a research problem. Students evaluate relevant research, identify patterns and gaps, and apply theoretical or conceptual frameworks to explain the problem within a broader disciplinary or professional context. Emphasis is placed on conceptual reasoning to support pathway-specific dissertation deliverables.
Required materials
Additional course materials not included in the resource fee, are required or recommended for this course. Please review course material information.
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Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Conceptual Synthesis
Synthesize scholarly literature and theoretical or conceptual frameworks to develop a coherent conceptual foundation for the study
Literature Evaluation
Evaluate the quality, relevance, and relationships among research studies related to the selected research topic
Problem Positioning
Analyze scholarly literature to explain the broader disciplinary or professional conditions surrounding the research problem