CLED 900 - Research Methods for Christian Leadership V

CLED 900 Textbook readings and video presentations

CLED 900 Comprehensive Part 1 - Journal Article Proposal

The first comprehensive exam requires the student to write an article related to the intended research dissertation topic. In preparation for that part of the exam, the student must write a brief proposal (two page maximum) to be submitted to the professor for approval. The proposal must include a list of 10 shcolarly resources cited in current APA style. (MLO: A)

CLED 900 Comprehensive Part 1 - Journal Article

Based on the proposal submitted, the student must prepare and submit a publishable article on an approve topic relevant to the dissertation that explores a gap in the literature. This paper must follow the instructions provided within the course and must demonstrate that the student has a grasp of the literature and an ability to integrate themes developed in the EdD coursework. (MLO: A)

CLED 900 Comprehensive Part 2 – Research Method Paper

The student must prepare an 8-10 page research paper on the research methodology that he or she intends to use in the Prospectus/Dissertation research work following instructions provided within the course. This paper must demonstrate that the student has a “comprehensive knowledge” of the methodology to be used in the dissertation. (MLO: A)

CLED 900 Prospectus Chapter Three – Parts 1 & 2 and Group Discussion Board Peer Reviews (2)

The student will prepare the third chapter of the Prospectus following the instructions provided within the course. This requirement is divided into 2 parts. Each part is submitted for peer review through the “Group Discussion Board” link. The student will receive a grade for the submission and review contribution while reading and commenting on other students’ work. Each part is worth 150 points with 75 of those points given for the submission and 75 points given for contributing to the review process. Carefully read the instructions provided for both the draft submissions and the group peer review process. (MLO: B, C)

CLED 900 The Research Prospectus - Initial Draft

For this assignment, the student will revise, as necessary, and assemble the first draft of the Prospectus document. This will be the entire Prospectus including all “Front Matter” and all appropriate appendixes and references. It is understood that this document will continue to change and develop as the student’s mentor works with him or her; therefore, it is important that the student does not view this document as a final work. It is, at best, an early draft, but it is a major accomplishment in this process. The student must follow the template provided for either the quantitative or qualitative design approach or create his or her own hybrid document if the study is a mixed-methods design. (MLO: D)

CLED 900 Research Profile Update

Following the instructions provided in the course, the student will create an updated version of the research profile to use as a discussion tool for interaction with the research mentor and reader in order to create understanding and summarize the research study design. (MLO: D)