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Module 2 Week 4: Developing a Writing Routine

One of the key competencies needed to complete a doctorate is a disciplined writing routine.

Review the details that Single (2010) provides about creating your own program for writing:

· Establish writing as a daily habit from this point forward.

· Be ambitious but do not over reach.

· Doctoral writing does not require perfectionism but it also does not allow for indolence.

Like most EdD students, you are probably a seasoned and successful educator. You might think you understand what the EdD process is going to be like. Yet, as Butin suggests, many students find themselves unprepared for the realities of capstone writing (2010, p. 2). These realities include:

· Iterative: There will be many revisions and you should prepare yourself to revise drafts for many reasons. Your committee members and others will require numerous revisions.

· Writing by Committee: While this is your capstone study, three other names will be listed with it, including your chair, second committee member, and your University Research Reviewer (URR). Because your capstone will represent original research, these committee members will have very specific and possibly varying opinions on the direction it should take.

· Scholarly Voice: This is a formal, objective, and literal style of writing that takes time to master. For more guidance, review the guide on Scholarly Voice in the Writing Center.

· Demonstration of Critical Thinking: Your writing must present “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,” which is the standard for published, peer-reviewed research. This requires the ability to read and synthesize the meaning of many of articles about your problem, and to present this in a scholarly and objective tone.

As a multi-chapter research paper, the capstone is a long-term commitment that requires your best writing and a writing routine. Clearly, it is not a sprint but more like a marathon. You need to train and to accomplish work every day. Engage with peers and others for the emotional support that is strongly associated with success.

Take some extra time this week to develop great writing habits!

Notes on Readings

Single refers to “proven tips and techniques for writing,” while also dispelling myths about writing. These tips can save time and spare you frustration if you establish a disciplined writing routine. Note her suggestions regarding four steps needed to set up a writing routine, equipping a place to write, and developing a writing network. These best practices correlate strongly with doctoral completion. By implementing these practices, you can create and maintain lasting writing support.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Analyze EdD doctoral capstone components

· Analyze characteristics of alignment using the Design Alignment Tool

· Apply knowledge of APA references

· Apply knowledge of doctoral study

 

 

Single, P. B. (2010). Demystifying dissertation writing: A streamlined process from choice of topic to final text. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

· Chapter 8, “Developing a Regular Writing Routine” (pp. 127–147)

 

http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=410047&p=2800022#s-lg-box-8571780

 

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/edd

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/prospectus-resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbNk3j9IOuM&ab_channel=WaldenULibrary

 

 

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Module 2 Week 4: Developing a Writing Routine

One of the key competencies needed to complete a doctorate is a disciplined writing routine.

Review the details that Single (2010) provides about creating your own program for writing:

· Establish writing as a daily habit from this point forward.

· Be ambitious but do not over reach.

· Doctoral writing does not require perfectionism but it also does not allow for indolence.

Like most EdD students, you are probably a seasoned and successful educator. You might think you understand what the EdD process is going to be like. Yet, as Butin suggests, many students find themselves unprepared for the realities of capstone writing (2010, p. 2). These realities include:

· Iterative: There will be many revisions and you should prepare yourself to revise drafts for many reasons. Your committee members and others will require numerous revisions.

· Writing by Committee: While this is your capstone study, three other names will be listed with it, including your chair, second committee member, and your University Research Reviewer (URR). Because your capstone will represent original research, these committee members will have very specific and possibly varying opinions on the direction it should take.

· Scholarly Voice: This is a formal, objective, and literal style of writing that takes time to master. For more guidance, review the guide on Scholarly Voice in the Writing Center.

· Demonstration of Critical Thinking: Your writing must present “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,” which is the standard for published, peer-reviewed research. This requires the ability to read and synthesize the meaning of many of articles about your problem, and to present this in a scholarly and objective tone.

As a multi-chapter research paper, the capstone is a long-term commitment that requires your best writing and a writing routine. Clearly, it is not a sprint but more like a marathon. You need to train and to accomplish work every day. Engage with peers and others for the emotional support that is strongly associated with success.

Take some extra time this week to develop great writing habits!

Notes on Readings

Single refers to “proven tips and techniques for writing,” while also dispelling myths about writing. These tips can save time and spare you frustration if you establish a disciplined writing routine. Note her suggestions regarding four steps needed to set up a writing routine, equipping a place to write, and developing a writing network. These best practices correlate strongly with doctoral completion. By implementing these practices, you can create and maintain lasting writing support.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Analyze EdD doctoral capstone components

· Analyze characteristics of alignment using the Design Alignment Tool

· Apply knowledge of APA references

· Apply knowledge of doctoral study

 

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Single, P. B. (2010). Demystifying dissertation writing: A streamlined process from choice of topic to final text. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

· Chapter 8, “Developing a Regular Writing Routine” (pp. 127–147)

 

Walden University Writing Center. (2015b). Modules. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=410047&p=2800022#s-lg-box-8571780

· “Journal Article Reference Entries”

 

 

Walden University Office of Research and Doctoral Services. (n.d.). EdD doctoral study. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/edd

· EdD Prospectus Guide

 

Walden University Office of Research and Doctoral Services. (n.d.). Doctoral prospectus resources. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/prospectus-resources

· EDD Prospectus Form

 

How to find Walden dissertations and project studies

 

WaldenULibrary. (2021, April 19). Find Walden EDD project studies or dissertations [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbNk3j9IOuM&ab_channel=WaldenULibrary

 

 

Assignment: Revising Your Research Problem Paper

Scholarly writing is an iterative process. This simply means that the first draft, even if it is our best effort, will not be our best draft. Instead, many rounds of feedback and revision must be conducted before the product is accepted. The purpose of this process is to build on the good work you have done, based on the feedback from the instructor, so that the paper meets acceptable standards for a scholarly paper.

To help you experience the iterative process, you may revise the Week 2 Writing Assignment (“The Problem Statement”) and submit it for the Week 4 Writing Assignment. In order to do this -

1. Thoroughly review the instructions from the Week 2 Writing Assignment.

2. Just open the Week 2 Assignment file that your instructor returned to you in the gradebook.

3. Read the feedback that your instructor gave to you.

4. Revise the paper. Be extremely careful to address every comment your professor gave to you and apply those lessons throughout the paper. Record them in your writing journal for mental reinforcement.

5. Submit it by day 7 of Week 4 instead of submitting the Week #4 Assignment.

This will not change the grade you received during Week 2, but it will give you an opportunity to revise your paper and receive a second grade for it in Week 4. Plus…the research problem will be a part of each of the remaining papers in this class. Remember, address all of your instructor’s comments.

Here are some resources to help you as you begin developing your Research Problem Statement.

Remember to choose a topic within your specialization.

1. About the Research Topic: Always keep in mind the “so what?” URL:  http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/topic

2. Read the entire “Walden EdD Prospectus Guide,” then review the section that describes the research problem. URL:  http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/topic

3. Read all the problem and gap in practice information on the EdD Prospectus Form  https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/doctoral-prospectus-form

Excerpt:

Provide a one- to two-paragraph statement that is the result of a review of research findings and current practice that contains the following information:

a. A logical argument for the need to address an identified gap in practice; the problem must be clearly identified.

b. Preliminary evidence that provides justification that this problem is meaningful to both the local setting (project study) as well as to the education profession and discipline (dissertation and project study); provide three to five key citations that highlight the relevance and currency of the problem to your specialization. (p. 3)  

4. Use the EdD Prospectus Rubric to self-assess your work. URL:  http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/topic

 

To prepare:

· Review the required readings, media, and resources.

· Use your citation management software and Boolean logic, as you seek evidence from the literature that justifies pursuing this research problem

· Download the document titled “APA Course Paper Template With Advice (6th ed.)” from the “Walden Templates: General Templates” resource found in the Learning Resources.

By Day 7

To complete:

The Week 2 Assignment should be written in correct APA style and should include the following::

1. Thoroughly review the instructions from the Week 2 Writing Assignment. Include -

a. A title—a sample problem statement

b. A few sentences to introduce the problem and provide background

c. Straightforward and unambiguous sentences (1–2) that clearly state the problem (Note: Make it specific and precise.)

d. d. About 2–3 paragraphs that synthesize the evidence from research literature that this is a current, meaningful problem in the educational discipline

e. Statements substantiated by evidence from research (Note: Every statement must be substantiated by evidence from research.)

f. A short paragraph describing who would benefit from addressing this problem and in what ways they might benefit

g. Reference list of literature, in APA format, supporting this proposed study

h. Should be 3–6 pages in length, not including the title or reference pages

2. Open the Week 2 Assignment file that your instructor returned to you in the gradebook.

3. Read the feedback that your instructor gave to you.

4. Revise the paper. Be extremely careful to address every comment your professor gave to you.

5. Submit your completed assignment by Day 7 of Week 4.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

· Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “Last name_first initial_W4” as the name.

· Click the Module 2 Week 4 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.

· Click the Module 2 Week 4 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.

· Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “Last name_first initial_W4” and click Open.

· If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.

· Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.