Preparing for Your Dissertation

Im interested in Health Psychology and Eplepsy

Preparing for Your Dissertation

As you transition to your prospectus, you may already have a very clear and concrete idea about a topic you wish to investigate further or some broader themes and ideas you are considering. Conducting research requires careful planning and engaging in a systematic process. You will be engaging in a thorough process of compiling and reviewing existing literature, developing research problems and questions, applying theories, choosing research methods, collecting and analyzing data, etc. It will be valuable at this point to consider your next steps as you head eventually to your dissertation.

In this Assignment, you will examine possible topics that grab your interest, address concerns you may have, and identify a clear path ahead.

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Reflect on your learning through this course and how you may apply this learning in your dissertation research process.

The Assignment:

For this Assignment, respond to the following:

• What topics are you considering for your dissertation?
• Do you feel more confident in identifying a research problem and identifying a gap in the literature? Why or why not?
• Explain the next steps you will take to prepare for your dissertation.

Assignment Length: 2 pages

References 2-3 APA