Welcome to the Prospectus Panel We will begin in a few minutes Prospectus Panel Faculty Presenters Dr. Marydee Spillett, Moderator Dr. Ernest Escobedo, Presenter Dr. Leann Stadtlander, Presenter

Prospectus Panel Overview What is a prospectus? Brief description of your problem, research questions, methods One of 1st steps in dissertation process After prospectus, write your proposal = first 3 chapters of dissertation More information on Research Center website: researchcenter.waldenu.edu

Prospectus Panel Overview What is the Prospectus Panel? Selected students present slide outline of their studies Session occurs at F2F Residency only Not a Walden requirement Studies here are at early stage of development—not yet approved

Prospectus Panel Overview What can you learn from the Prospectus Panel? Learn the important considerations in planning a study Identify patterns in faculty questions and feedback Look for alignment of research components Understand the iterative process of developing a study Preparation for all future defenses Critique model Identify patterns in questions and feedback Alignment of research components

Prospectus Panel Agenda Overview and Purpose Introduction of Panel Members 4 Student Video Presentations Prospectus Panel Feedback on Student Powerpoints Panel Q&A on the Dissertation Process

Prospectus Panel Faculty Introductions Prospectus Panel Faculty Presenters Dr. Marydee Spillett (Moderator) Dr. Ernest Escobedo (Presenter) Dr. Leann Stadtlander (Presenter)