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Identifying Scholarly Resources
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Types of Research
Peer-Reviewed
Primary Vs. Secondary
Business Resources
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Business Databases, Magazines, & more
Navigating Databases
Business Ebooks & Books
Recommended Books for Business Professionals
Business Plans
Business Technology
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Qualtrics Tutorials
SPSS Tutorials
Business Statistics Websites
Open Software and Online Resources
Dissertation Process
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Dissertation Research and Writing Support
Collegial Cloud: Dissertation FAQs and Support
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APA 7th Ed.
Support Services
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CUC Library
Writing Center
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Academic Center for Excellence
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CougarNet
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MBAC 6450
Dissertation Research Phases
Phase One
Begin to read broadly in your field
Reading and Understanding Research
Reading Guides
Concordia Archives
Lit Review Resources
Read dissertations on topics of interest
Example qualitative dissertations from top education programs
ProQuest Dissertations
Dissertation Ebooks
Collegial Cloud
And think about the style and formatting of expository academic writing
Lit Review Resources
APA citation support
Writing Clarity & Technique
Phase Two
Gather resources specific to your emerging topic
Reading and Understanding Research
Reading Guides
Concordia Archives
Navigating Library Resources & Services
Example qualitative dissertations from top education programs
ProQuest Dissertations
Create a working reference list
APA citation support
Writing Clarity & Technique
Write a working draft of a literature review
Lit Review Resources
APA citation support
Preparing your Literature Review
Research Design & Methodology
Phase Three
Prepare for comprehensive exams
Comprehensive Exam Writing
Comprehensive Exam Rubric Example
Collegial Cloud: Milestone 1
Think about research design
Research Design & Methodology
Qualitative Research Journals
Research Ebooks
Guidance for students conducting research at CUC
IRB
Collegial Cloud: Milestone 2
And think about forming a committee
Faculty Publications
Collegial Cloud: Committee FAQs
Phase Four
Propose, write, and defend a dissertation
Dissertation FAQs
and the Collegial Cloud: Milestone 3
Dissertation Ebooks
Qualitative Dissertations by Methodological Claim
Defense Resources
Phases One Through Four and Beyond...
Network and Publish
Publications, Conferences, and Networking
Faculty Publications
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