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I am currently working on my doctoral degree at Grand Canyon University  

Papers and Assignments from:

Res - 861: Analysis of Existing Research

Professor: Dr. Mohamed Ali

Week 2 - Summary of Articles Assignment:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Refer to the draft of the 10 Strategic Points that you developed for your dissertation study in Topic 5 of RES-850. You may also use a more recent version of this document if one is available.

• Refer to the list of 10 references to studies related to your dissertation topic that you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final week of RES-850.

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Locate the draft of the 10 Strategic Points from Topic 5 of RES-850 (or a more recent version if one is available) and the 10 references to studies that you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final topic of RES-850.

Choose five articles from your draft of the 10 Strategic Points and 5 articles from those you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final week of RES-850. The articles you choose must have been published within the last 5 years.

Write a narrative (3,750-4,000 words) that summarizes the important information about the 10 articles you selected and describes how the studies form the research gap that your dissertation will fill. Your narrative should include the following:

1. A summary of the key points of each article (purpose, research method, research design, sample, data collection instrument, results).

2. A description of how these studies individually lead to the research gap that your dissertation study will fill.

Week 4 - Synthesis and the Research Gap Assignment:

Directions:

Locate your completed assignment form Topic 2 and the feedback from your instructor.

Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that synthesizes the 10 studies you summarized in the Topic 2 assignment. Do that by including the following in your paper:

1. A statement of common findings addressed in each of the articles.

2. A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity. What is the overall message of the group of articles? (Synthesis) (Benchmarks: Critically appraise and synthesize existing research.)

3. A discussion of how these studies, when taken together, inform the research gap that your dissertation will fill.

Week 6 - Comparing Literature Reviews Assignment:

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• EdD learners ONLY: Review the Watkins (qualitative) dissertation.

• DBA learners ONLY: Review the Gorveunder (qualitative) dissertation.

• EdD and DBA: Review the Mulligan (quantitative) dissertation.

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• APA style is required for this assignment.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Directions:

Write a paper (500-750 words) in which you contrast the structures of the qualitative dissertation specific to your discipline with the structures of the quantitative dissertation referenced above and provide a rationale for the differences. Include the following in your paper:

1. A clear description of the primary differences between the structures of the literature reviews.

2. A rationale for the observed differences. What factors contributed to the differences the structures of these literature reviews?

Week 7 - Theoretical Foundation Assignment:

Directions:

Locate the Background to the Problem that you submitted as your response to the first discussion question in Topic 5.

Write a draft (750-1,000 words) of the Theoretical Foundation (a theory, model, law, or concept underpinning the study) for your research study. The draft should include the following:

1. The study's problem statement resulting from the defined need or gap. This can be taken from the Background to the Problem section that you drafted earlier.

2. A definition and description of each of the theories, models, laws, or concepts that will be the basis for the Theoretical Foundation of the study. Support these ideas with seminal sources.

3. The phenomena and research questions (qualitative studies) or the variables and hypotheses (quantitative studies) for the study.

4. A discussion of how the theory, model, law, or concept undergirds and connects to the research study.

Week 8 - Literature Review Resources Assignment:

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

1. Locate the assignment submission for "Literature Review Resources" from your previous course. You will be adding to this document to begin building a running literature review.

2. It is recommended that you engage in this activity throughout the duration of this course.

3. Instructors will be scoring your submission based on the number of unique sources identified in the list submitted.

4. Download the resource Literature Review Resources Tool and use it to complete the assignment.

5. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

6. Refer to the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Directions:

Read at least 10 empirical articles in your general dissertation field that you have not read previously.

In the "Literature Review Resources" document that you submitted in the previous course, provide the following for each source that you are adding to the document:

1. The APA-formatted citation.

2. A brief annotation of the key points of the source.

3. An indication of whether the source has been added to (Y) or excluded from (N) your RefWorks (or similar reference collection tool) list.

Highlight the additions to the document so your instructor can readily identify them.

Week 1 - Pre-Residency: Annotated Bibliography:

Building and demonstrating a solid knowledge base by synthesizing the contents of research articles is a critical skill in the completion of the dissertation literature review. For this assignment, you will expand your knowledge base and engage in the annotation portion of synthesis by reading and annotating articles related to your research topic.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Articles used for this assignment should be new for the purposes of this assignment and not part of a previous annotated bibliography. These articles will be the source material for the first discussion question this week. Articles should contain information that directs you toward a supportable research gap.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. The similarity index must be less than 20%. Assignments with similarity scores that exceed 20% will be reassigned to the learner for correction.

Directions:

Locate and read 5 empirical articles related to your research topic.

Provide an annotated bibliography of each article. Each annotation should be 150-250 words excluding the article citation and persistent link. Include the following for each article:

1. The article citation and persistent link. These are not included in the total word count. Be sure to verify the accuracy of the reference formatting as these can change during the insertion process.

2. A written summary of the key concept(s) of the article. Why was the study done? What was the population studied? What did the researcher(s) conclude? What other information about this study do you believe is unique or important to recall? Are there specific statements made by the author that you wish to retain?

Week 1 - Pre-Residency: Annotated Bibliography:

Pre-Residency: 10 Strategic Points

Complete and submit the pre-residency assignment according to the guidelines in the DC Network located at https://dc.gcu.edu/residency.

Final Week - Dissertation Milestone Project Plan:

Planning is the key to successful completion of the dissertation. In this assignment, you will collaborate with your chair to establish a plan for completing a reasonable amount of the dissertation during this course. It is important to show all of the intended deliverables, as negotiated with your chair, in your Individual Success Plan. You will submit these deliverables to your chair in the appropriate modules for the purpose of grading.

The time it will take to complete your Final Dissertation will depend upon the schedule you establish for completing each of the milestones. As such, it is important to review the milestones to ensure you are meeting each one along the Dissertation Journey.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate and download "Project Plan."

• Review the Dissertation Milestones as found in the DC Network.

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. 

Directions:

Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the resource, and type in your signature and the date on which you completed the table.

Read the information in the ISP document including the following:

• Learner Expectations

• Derivation of the ISP

• Instructions for Completing the ISP

Follow the instructions and complete the ISP.

Final Week - Ten Strategic Points:

Submit a draft of the ten strategic points for your intended dissertation study.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Papers and Assignments from:

EDL- 817: Building a K-12 Community

Professor: Dr. Gary Breegle

Week 3 - Board, Faculty and Staff Relations:

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) in which you articulate the theoretical foundations related to collaborative relationships and connect theory to practice in a K-12 educational system. Include the following in your paper:

1. A description of two theories for effective collaboration between board members, faculty, support staff, and the community in a K-12 learning community.

2. A research-based evaluation the effectiveness of each theory when applied in a K-12 school community setting.

Week 5 - Parent and Student Relations:

General Requirements: 

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions: 

Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) in which you explore the role of parents and students in the school community and the strategies to engage them in their intended roles. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-based discussion of the role of parents in the school community.

2. A research-based discussion of strategies for engaging parents in the school community.

3. A research-based discussion of the role of students in the school community.

4. A research-based discussion of strategies for engaging students in the school community.

Week 7 - Comprehensive Plan for Alumni and Community Collaboration:

General Requirements:

 Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Refer to the Collaborative Planning and Diagnostic Instrument discussed in Resource 1 Planning and Assessment in the Rubin textbook.

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions: 

Write a paper (1,250–1,500 words) in which you consider the application of the Collaborative Planning and Diagnostic Instrument offered in the Rubin textbook to the creation of a mutually collaborative relationship with the community. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-supported discussion of how phases 6-14 could be applied to creating a mutually collaborative relationship with the community.

2. A research-based discussion of how alumni could be engaged to support the application of phases 6-14 as described above.

Week 8 - Literature Review Resources:

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate your most recent submission of "Literature Review Resources" from your previous courses. You will be adding to this document to begin building a running literature review.

• It is recommended that you engage in this activity throughout the duration of this course.

• Instructors will score your submission based on the number of unique sources identified in the list submitted.

• Download “Literature Review Resources Tool” and use it to complete the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• Refer to “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Directions:

Read at least 10 empirical articles in your general dissertation field that you have not read previously.

In the "Literature Review Resources" document that you submitted previously, provide the following for each source you are adding to the document:

1. The APA-formatted citation.

2. A brief annotation of the key points of the source.

3. An indication of whether the source has been added to (Y) or excluded from (N) your RefWorks list.

Highlight the additions to the document so the instructor can readily identify them.

Papers and Assignments from:

EDL- 822: Trends and Issues in K-12 Education

Professor: Dr. Greta Freeman

Week 2 - The Education Pendulum:

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:

Write a paper of 1,500–1,750 words that addresses shifts in educational paradigm (the pendulum effect). In your paper, include the following:

1. A research-supported discussion of educational paradigms, specifically identifying the current educational paradigm.

2. A research-supported discussion of how the educational pendulum (shift in paradigms) influences education, including the role of the educational leader, teacher, and student.

3. A research-supported discussion of the importance of educational paradigms, including shifting paradigms.

Week 5 - Technology in Education: 

Technology can enhance education but can also be detrimental. In this assignment, you will analyze the value of technology in education and evaluate whether educators should have a role with technology in schools. You will also determine the how technology will influence the future of education.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. 

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:
Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) that addresses technology in education. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-supported discussion of overall role and value of technology in education. 

2. A research-supported discussion of the role of the educator in using technology in education. In your discussion, propose research-supported strategies outlining how you will deal with teachers who struggle with understanding and avoid using technology in their classrooms.

3. A research-supported discussion of how technology will (or will not) influence the future of education. (Note: If you propose that the influence of technology will increase, suggest strategies that you, as the educational leader, will use to pay for this increased technology. If you propose that the influence of technology will decrease, suggest ways that you, as the educational leader, will use the money currently allocated for technology.)

Week 7 - Best Practices:

Educators often rely on best practices to inform their own practice. In this assignment, you will critique and assess best practices in education.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:

Write a paper of 1,500–1,750 words that addresses current best practices in  education. In your paper, include the following:

1. A research-supported discussion of current best practices in education. In your discussion, propose reasons why research-supported best practices are often not adopted by school leaders and teachers.

2. A research-supported discussion analyzing the best practices and their contribution to education.

3. A research-supported discussion of the future trends in education and what you, as an educational leader are doing and will do to prepare for these future trends.

Papers and Assignments from:

RES 866: Approaches to Research and Data Analysis

Professor: Dr. Nathan Griffith

I do not remember the requirements for any of the papers from this class.  I do remember thinking that this class was really difficult.  However, I am still posting my papers from this class on my page here.   

I do know that I some how made an A- in the class overall.  

Papers and Assignments from:

LDR 825: Strategic Planning and Change

Professor: Dr. Mark Duplissis

I do not remember the requirements for any of the papers from this class.  I do remember really enjoying this class and reaching out to Dr. Ellis as a possible expert for my dissertation.  I am still posting my papers from this class on my page here.   

I do know that I made an A- in the class overall.  Thus meaning that I did decent on these four assignments. 

Papers and Assignments from:

LDR 804: Leading Across Cultures

Professor: Dr. Mark Ellis

Week 2 - Assignment #1: Assessment and Influence of Culture

Scholar-practitioners, as leaders, must unite different groups of people to be successful. They must support the vision, mission, and goals of the organization, and they must understand the needs of different groups to meet those needs and improve motivation. Leaders must also understand the social and organizational cultures of the organization to identify and address any cultural gaps that could influence the change process. In this assignment, you will address the assessment and influence of culture as it relates to the development of a diverse global group of employees.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

• Review the article by Cater, Lang, and Szabo (2013) as found in the Topic 1 Study Materials.

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions: 

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses the assessment and influence of culture as it relates to the development of a diverse global group of employees. Include the following in your paper: 

1. A research-supported discussion of available cultural assessment tools. How might these tools be applied to assess the organizational culture and identify cultural gaps within the group? (Benchmarks C3.5: Select and apply tools to assess organizational cultures.)

2. A research-supported discussion of how the social culture of this group will likely influence workplace outcomes and group productivity.

3. A research-supported discussion of how the social culture and diversity of the individuals on the team will influence the greater organizational culture. (Benchmarks C3.1: Recognize the influence of social culture and diversity on organizational culture.)

Week 5 - Assignment #2: Inclusive Leadership

Concepts such as inclusive leadership can serve to unite people from different backgrounds to meet organizational goals. Leaders, then, need to understand these ideas, model inclusive behaviors, and demonstrate understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures to create a strong organization. Further, inclusion of diverse perspectives encourages followers to follow and creates a unified organization. In this assignment, you will discuss the role of inclusive leadership in influencing the organizational culture among a diverse global group of employees. 

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) that discusses the role of inclusive leadership in influencing the organizational culture among a diverse global group of employees. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-supported discussion of which leadership characteristics wield the greatest influence in the creation of organizational culture. (Benchmarks C3.3:  Evaluate leadership characteristics that create organizational cultures.)

2. A research-supported analysis of the key leadership skills required to create an inclusive organizational culture.  (Benchmarks 5.2: Recognize leadership skills required to create an inclusive organizational culture.)

3. A research-supported  analysis of how inclusive leadership influences decision making in organizations. (Benchmarks C3.4: Integrate varied perspectives in dynamic environments.)

4. A research-supported discussion of how inclusive leadership influences organizational communication in a global environment. How do inclusive leaders communicate to diverse recipients in the global environment? (Benchmarks C5.3: Suggest communication methods appropriate for culturally diverse recipients.)

5. A research-supported discussion of how inclusive leadership influences organizational effectiveness, and competitiveness in a global environment. How could inclusive leadership be applied to meet the challenges and opportunities inherent in a global environment?  

6. A research-supported discussion of the effectiveness of inclusive leadership in relation to other leadership models. (Benchmarks C3.2: Select ethical leadership models that shape the organizational culture.)

Points: 225.17/230.0

Instructors Comments: Charles, your paper demonstrates a strong effort. Overall, you have some good content observations and analysis throughout. Just a few minor issues that needed to be addressed and corrected. Please see my detailed comments embedded throughout the body of your paper to help guide your thinking in a few areas. If you have any questions please feel free to send me an e-mail or call me on the phone so we can chat. Keep up the great work. Dr. Mark Ellis Here is a very good resource for you to review and help guide your thinking in developing strong critical thinking skills: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/learning/study_skills/skills/critical_thinking.htm

Week 6 - Assignment #3: One-Sample t-Tests and Confidence Intervals 

Statistics play an important role in global management. With SPSS, comparison of means analyses can be conducted, and thus assess performance and/or productivity.

General Requirements: 

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

• Tutorials for on-sample t-tests and confidence intervals are available by searching the Help function inside the SPSS program.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Open SPSS and complete the following: 

• Obtain an output with a one-sample t-test (as in the tutorial, with the values as seen below).

• Highlight the level of significance and the confidence intervals.

Upload the output into LoudCloud.

Data Set:

IQ Scores: 102, 110, 110, 110, 100, 105, 101, 104, 107, 101.

Week 7 - Assignment #4: Benchmark - Technology, Diversity, and Ethics 

Leaders need to understand how technology influences leadership and plays a role in work, work processes, organizational culture, and performance as organizations move toward a collaborative style that creates flatter organizations, project teams, and other unique traits. In addition, what is perceived to be ethical in one culture may not be perceived to be ethical in another, requiring leaders to understand how to make ethical decisions in diverse groups. In this assignment, you will discusses the ways leaders can meet the future ethical challenges of technology and diversity in organizations.
 
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• View the videos by Townes-Whitley (2017) and Leonhard (2014).

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. 

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. 

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:
Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses the ways leaders can meet the future ethical challenges of technology and diversity in organizations. Include the following in your paper:

1. A discussion of the potential ethical issues leaders may encounter in managing technology and diversity in an organization.

2. A research supported discussion of strategies a leader can use to mitigate potential ethical issues created by technology and diversity. (Benchmarks C5.1: Develop a leadership style that can respond to the challenges and opportunities inherent in a global environment.)

Points: 206.61/215.0

Instructors Comments:

A good effort here. Overall, you have some good content observations and analysis throughout. Just some basic and fundamental issues that needed to be addressed and corrected. Please see my detailed comments embedded throughout the body of your paper to help guide your thinking in a few areas. Moving forward, please carefully review my embedded comments to help you to continually improve in future assignments submissions. Dr. Mark Ellis Here is a very good resource for you to review and help guide your thinking in developing strong critical thinking skills: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/learning/study_skills/skills/critical_thinking.htm

Week 8 - Assignment #5: Literature Review Resources  

Successful completion of a doctoral dissertation requires significant amounts of independent reading on the research topic. This allows the doctoral learner/researcher to become familiar with the scope of the topic and to identify gaps or tensions within the existing literature on the topic. These gaps and tensions become the source of the dissertation research. In this assignment, you will read and annotate potential sources in your dissertation field of interest. Those demonstrating the most merit to the best of your understanding of the topic at this time should be added to your RefWorks list for potential inclusion in the literature review section of your dissertation.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate the assignment submission for "Literature Review Resources" from your previous class You will add to this document to begin building a running literature review.

• It is recommended that you engage in this activity throughout the duration of this course.

• Instructors will be scoring your submission based on the number of unique sources identified in the list submitted.

• Download the resource “Literature Review Resources Tool” (if needed) and use it to complete the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• Refer to "Preparing Annotated Bibliographies," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Read at least 10 empirical articles in your general dissertation field that you have not read previously.

In the "Literature Review Resources" document that you submitted in LDR-802, provide the following for each source that you are adding to the document:

1. The APA-formatted citation.

2. A brief annotation of the key points of the source.

3. An indication of whether the source has been added to (Y) or excluded from (N) your RefWorks list.

Highlight the additions to the document so your instructor can readily identify them.

Papers and Assignments from:

RES 880: Formalizing the Research Prospectus 

Professor: Dr. Peggy Dupey

Prospectus Extraction

The prospectus, proposal, and dissertation must all be aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. The prospectus provides a concise vision for the dissertation research study. The ability to create a clear, concise prospectus is part of the process in the creation of a viable doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify the components of a prospectus in a published dissertation.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Review the dissertation by Wigton in the course materials for this topic.

• Locate and download "Prospectus Extraction Template."

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• APA style is required for this assignment.

• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Directions:

Complete the "Prospectus Extraction Template" by extracting the components of the prospectus from the Wigton dissertation. Be sure to adhere to length requirements as expressed in the template.

Revised Prospectus Draft

Development of the research prospectus is an iterative that lays the foundation for your dissertation. The research prospectus will also assist your dissertation chair in providing valuable feedback to guide you in your dissertation. This assignment is the next iteration of the research prospectus.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• Locate and download the most recent version of the "Prospectus Template" in the DC Network (http://dc.gcu.edu). This document has helps and criteria information embedded to assist you in the completion of the prospectus.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Complete a draft of the prospectus by first entering information from your 10 Key Strategic Points document into the prospectus template and then completing the additional sections of the template according to the helps and criteria presented in each section of the template. The draft should include revised information for the following sections of the prospectus:

• Introduction

• Background of the Problem

• Theoretical Foundations and Review of the Literature/Themes

• Problem Statement

• Research Question(s) and Phenomenon or Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Variables

• Significance of the Study

• Rationale for Methodology

Be sure to synthesize into the prospectus draft all feedback given by instructor on your previous draft.

Benchmark - Final Prospectus

By this point, your prospectus should be complete and should include revisions made based on feedback from your instructor. Submitting the prospectus will assist you and your instructor/chair in preparing a plan for the remainder of your dissertation phase.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Download the most current version of the "Prospectus Template" from http://dc.gcu.edu.  

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Compile all of the revisions to your prospectus into a final and complete prospectus document using the most current version of the "Prospectus Template." This includes completing Table 1 or Table 2 (whichever is applicable to the study methodology) in Appendix B of the prospectus template.

Create a table to hold the intended demographic information that will be collected in your study. Insert the completed table into the final prospectus as Appendix C.

Verify that revisions have been made according to the instructor/chair comments and rubric as well as the "Academic Quality Review (AQR) Prospectus Review Checklist."

Papers and Assignments from:

EDL 827: Strategic Planning in K-12 Education 

Professor: Dr. Chena Flood

Benchmark - Connecting a Philosophy of Education with K-12 Historical Events

An effective educational leader has developed a personal philosophy of educational leadership that extends the philosophy they developed as a teacher and can evaluate his or her personal philosophy of education through the contextual lens of history and politics of K-12 education. An understanding of the major historical events, political issues, and trends influencing education in the last 70 years should be reflected in this leadership philosophy. This philosophy influences how the leader manages the strategic planning process and the outcomes of the plan, as well as how the leader integrates diverse philosophies brought forward by stakeholders.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

 Directions:

Write a paper (2,000-2,250 words) that connects your philosophy of education with the major historical events and political issues that have influenced K-12 education over the last 70 years. Include the following in your paper:

1. Summarize the major historical events and political issues that have influenced K-12 education over the last 70 years. (Benchmarks C7.1: Explore the history and politics of K-12 education.)

2. Identify three current trends in education and describe your analysis and evaluation of their effects on current leadership strategies, classroom practices, and student outcomes. (Benchmarks C7.4: Analyze and evaluate current trends and issues in K-12 education with regard to their effects on leadership strategies, classroom practices, and student outcomes.)

3. Formulate a philosophy of education that synthesizes historical events and political issues into a relevant statement that enables an educational leader to successfully manage the strategic planning process.

4. Consider how this philosophy of education will allow an educational leader to work with other stakeholders with diverse philosophies (e.g., teachers, administrators, school board members).

Benchmark - Comparison Paper: Unified and K-8/Union High School Districts

Strategic planning occurs within the established governance and structure of K-12 education. A meaningful strategic plan cannot be developed without a clear mission, vision, and goals that are known and understood by all participants in the strategic planning process. Further, an effective strategic plan cannot be developed without the engagement and support of a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, an effective educational leader can analyze the governance and structure of K-12 educational institutions including both internal and external frameworks and the leadership practices required in these areas. 

This assignment concerns unified, union high school, and K-8 school districts. Assume that all districts have distinct attendance boundaries, are led by a superintendent, and are governed by a publicly-elected governing board that is required to make all decisions in public meetings. The districts abide by all pertinent state laws and are funded by the state at a set amount per student.

A unified school district serves kindergarten through grade 12. In some cases, the district may also sponsor a preschool on a campus (PK-12). The district administrative structure includes a superintendent and, depending on the size of the district, there also will be additional administrators to oversee areas such as curriculum, human resources, special education, and facilities. The superintendent also supervises school principals.

An elementary district serves students in kindergarten through grade 8 and may also include a preschool (PK-8). The administrative structure is similar to a unified district in that the total enrollment of the district drives the size of the administrative structure. Elementary schools are held accountable for student achievement on annual state-regulated assessments, with particular attention paid to reading achievement for third graders.

A union high school district serves students in grades 9-12. The administrative structure is driven by the student enrollment. Because high schools are generally larger than elementary schools, individual schools often include assistant principals. Districts that serve high school students (unified or union) are held accountable for their graduation rates, dropout rates and student achievement on annual state-regulated assessments.

 General Requirements:

 Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

 Directions:

Write a paper (1,500-2,000 words) that compares governance and structure between a unified school district and a K-8 or union high school district. Include the following in your paper:

1. Compare the governance and structure between a unified school district and a K-8 or high school district. (Benchmarks C7.2: Analyze the governance and structure of K-12 educational institutions including both internal and external frameworks and the leadership practices required in these areas.)

2. Discuss what common leadership practices are required for successful strategic planning.

3. Discuss what stakeholder relations practices are necessary for success in a diverse district. (Benchmarks C7.3: Examine the stakeholder relations practices that are necessary to sustain the diverse learning infrastructure of K-12 education.)

Benchmark - K-12 Strategic Plans Matrix:

Strategic planning is a task that all leaders must perform. It is often easier to see what others have done to draw on their experience. This assignment will allow you to review three plans that you have researched.

General Requirements

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
• Use the template titled "K-12StrategicPlanComparisonMatrix."
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

 Directions

Complete the "K-12 Strategic Plan Matrix."

Compare three K-12 strategic plans. In your comparison, refer to the following categories:

1. Mission, vision, and goals
2. Internal and external stakeholders
3. Facilities
4. Professional development

Write a synthesis (1,000-1,250 words) of your matrix findings. Include the following:

1. How were the internal and external stakeholder relationships considered in the plans?
2. What are the most significant elements of governance and structure that were evident in all of the plans?
3. How do these plans support continuous school improvement and sustainable change? (Benchmarks C7.5: Analyze the development of a comprehensive learning plan for K-12 education that supports continuous school improvement and sustainable change.)
4. How will the knowledge gathered in this assignment be used in your future?

Papers and Assignments from:

RSD 881: Residency - Presentation of Progress or Results  

Professor: Dr. Susan Taffer

Directions:

Submit a revised draft of your ten strategic points with revisions clearly identified. Revisions should clearly address instructor comments from your RSD-851 submission and should demonstrate additional revision from your expanding knowledge base.

General Requirements:  

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

• The College of Doctoral Studies recognizes the diversity of learners in our programs and the varied interests in research topics for their dissertations in the Social Sciences. Dissertation topics must, at a minimum, be aligned to General Psychology in the Ph.D. program, Leadership in the Ed.D. Organizational Leadership program, Adult Instruction in the Ed.D. Teaching and Learning program, Management in the DBA program, and Counseling Practice, Counselor Education, Clinical Supervision or Advocacy/Leadership within the Counseling field in the Counselor Education Ph.D. program. If there are questions regarding appropriate alignment of a dissertation topic to the program, the respective program chair will be the final authority for approval decisions. Specifically, although the College prefers a learner’s topic align with the program emphasis, this alignment is not “required.” The College will remain flexible on the learner’s dissertation topic if it aligns with the degree program in which the learner is enrolled. The Ph.D. program in General Psychology does not support clinically based research.

• Locate and download the most recent version of the Prospectus Template document in the DC Network. This document has helps and criteria information embedded to assist you in the completion of the prospectus.

• Refer to your 10 Strategic Points document and any revisions to it since your previous residency. This document will be included as an Appendix in this submission.

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. 

• Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage. 

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

Directions:

Transfer at least the first two of your 10 Strategic Points (Introduction and Background to the Problem) to the corresponding areas in the prospectus template. The items transferred should represent the most current version of these points incorporating all feedback you have received since your previous residency.

Refine these sections based on the feedback from your instructors.

Attach your 10 Strategic Points document as Appendix A.

General Requirements:  

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

• Locate the RSD-881 Defense Template on the DC Network: https://dc.gcu.edu/documents/refereancestandards/2013-residency-2/2013-rsd-881/02_course_materials

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. 

• Refer to Chapters 2-4 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage. 

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. 

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

Directions:

Using the RSD-881 Defense Template found in the DC Network and the most current versions of your topic, gap, foundational theory, problem, and methodology, prepare a presentation to defend your choices or proposed research design, target population and sample, data collection plan, and data analysis plan. Your choices must be defended with relevant current research.

Deliver the presentation to your class as directed by your instructor.

Full Draft of Prospectus

The research prospectus is an expansion of your 10 Key Strategic Points and will serve as the framework for your dissertation proposal, and is considered the foundational document for your dissertation. The research prospectus will also assist your dissertation chair in providing valuable feedback to guide you in your dissertation. This assignment is the next step toward completing that process.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• The College of Doctoral Studies recognizes the diversity of learners in our programs and the varied interests in research topics for their dissertations in the Social Sciences. Dissertation topics must, at a minimum, be aligned to General Psychology in the Ph.D. program, Leadership in the Ed.D. Organizational Leadership program, Adult Instruction in the Ed.D. Teaching and Learning program, Management in the DBA program, and Counseling Practice, Counselor Education, Clinical Supervision or Advocacy/Leadership within the Counseling field in the Counselor Education Ph.D. program. If there are questions regarding appropriate alignment of a dissertation topic to the program, the respective program chair will be the final authority for approval decisions. Specifically, although the College prefers a learner’s topic align with the program emphasis, this alignment is not “required.” The College will remain flexible on the learner’s dissertation topic if it aligns with the degree program in which the learner is enrolled. The Ph.D. program in General Psychology does not support clinically based research.
• Locate and download the most recent version of the Prospectus Template document in the DC Network. This document has helps and criteria information embedded to assist you in the completion of the prospectus.
• Refer to your 10 Key Strategic Points document that you began in a previous course or residency. These will be included as an Appendix in this submission.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Complete a draft of the prospectus by expanding on the information from your 10 Strategic Points document and the initial draft of the purpose and significance statements according to the helps and criteria presented in each section of the prospectus template. Be sure to synthesize into the prospectus draft all feedback given by prior instructors on your 10 Strategic Points and initial prospectus sections.

Include your 10 Key Strategic Points document as Appendix A in this submission.

Dissertation Milestone Project Plan

Planning is the key to successful completion of the dissertation. In this assignment, you will collaborate with your chair to establish a plan for completing a reasonable amount of the dissertation during this course. It is important to show all of the intended deliverables, as negotiated with your chair, in your Individual Success Plan. You will submit these deliverables to your chair in the appropriate modules for the purpose of grading.

The time it will take to complete your Final Dissertation will depend upon the schedule you establish for completing each of the milestones. As such, it is important to review the milestones to ensure you are meeting each one along the Dissertation Journey.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate and download "Project Plan."
• Review the Dissertation Milestones as found in the DC Network.
• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. 

Directions:

Complete the Contact Information table at the beginning of the resource, and type in your signature and the date on which you completed the table.

Read the information in the ISP document including the following:

• Learner Expectations
• Derivation of the ISP
• Instructions for Completing the ISP

Follow the instructions and complete the ISP.

Papers and Assignments from:

RES 885: Residency - Developing the Research Proposal  

Professor: Dr. Linnea Rademaker

Prospectus Submission:

Your Dissertation Chair (also the instructor for this course) and methodologist must review your research prospectus. In this assignment, you will submit the most current draft of your research prospectus for your chair and methodologist to review.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate the most current version of the prospectus template in the DC Network.
• Instructors will be scoring this assignment based solely on whether it is submitted.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

Directions:

Submit the most recent draft of your research prospectus. The draft should incorporate all revisions made since your prior submission. Be sure to use the most current version of the prospectus template.

Other Papers for my doctoral degree:

I finished up my dissertation and successfully defended in 2022.  I received the Dean's Signature on 12/31/2022.  I have not had time to post the rest of my papers here.  However, if you would like to see them please feel free to reach out to me at Titus86@gmail.com and I will be happy to send them to you.  

My Chair for my dissertation was Dr. Linnea Rademaker.