3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture
The main goal of this seminar is to guide graduate students when preparing their Ph.D. dissertation proposals. The seminar aims to do two things. The first is to provide an overview of the crucial research design tools and research planning considerations that can help students plan and carry out better dissertation projects. The second is to offer a structured forum where students can present and receive feedback on their dissertation proposals. With permission from the Director of Graduate Studies, this course may be repeated and used to support the development of a grant proposal or research publication. Pre-requisite: POL 60000 with a grade B or better.
Learning Outcomes1Communicate clearly a research question, its scientific merit, and broader impacts.
2Connect a theory and its concepts to a suitable research design.
3Estimate and describe a research project's feasibility.
4Produce a defensible prospectus or other research product suitable for submission to an evaluative body.
5Respond effectively to reviewer feedback in revising work.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.