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RESEARCH COMPETENCIES FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS
PhD students must possess the following research
competencies in order to complete the dissertation and proceed
toward a program of research:
- Synthesize the literature in a focused area of content.
- Develop and support a problem statement and purpose in
a focused area of practice.
- Examine and evaluate theoretical/conceptual frameworks
for their applicability in designing a study related to
the problem.
- Identify and critique research methods for their appropriateness
in a given area of study.
- Utilize a research design that is consistent with the
problem statement, purpose, and framework.
- Identify, critique, and apply strategies for conceptualizating
and operationalizing research variables.
- Ethically conduct data gathering activities using sound
and consistent methods.
- Develop a systematic approach to data management including
data entry, cleaning, tracking and maintaining confidentiality.
- Utilize appropriate data analysis techniques consistent
with the purpose and design of a study and effectively display
data in tabular and other visual forms.
- Interpret and synthesize the findings in light of the
existing literature and framework of the study and identify
areas for future research.
- Disseminate papers through selected peer-reviewed outlets
including abstracts, presentations, and publications.
- Write a research grant proposal.
- Ethically conduct research and adhere to standards of
scientific integrity.
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