As you continue to refine and edit drafts of your proposal, you are encouraged to review the following topics at Navigating the Dissertation, http://dissertionedd.usc.edu/:
- Chapter 1 – Topic 3: Background and Introduction, http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/3-background.html
- Chapter 2 - Topic 4: Literature Review, http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/4-lit-review.html
- Chapter 3 - Topic 5: Methods, http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/5-methods.html
- Dissertation Template: http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/recommended-resources-and-readings2.html
- Dissertation Self-Assessment: http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/self-assessment-exercise1.html
- Proposal Defense (Qualifying Exam) PowerPoint Template: http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/preparing-your-powerpoint.html
- Qualifying Exams & IRB: http://dissertationedd.usc.edu/6-qualify-exam--irb.html.
For additional assistance, please contact your assigned cohort advisor at the DSC, rsoedsc@rossier.usc.edu or (213) 740-8099.