Discussion Sharing topics with a community of scholars Resources https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/grants/~/link.aspx? _id=215E7A4183E340AE8CBF370B480386DD&_z=z https://www.aacnnursing.org/News-Information/Research-Data-Center/PhD https://www.aanp.org/practice/practice-related-research/np-research-agenda An important, and often challenging step in the capstone process is identifying a discipline- specific topic. In this module, you will begin to formulate potential areas of research interest appropriate for your field, identify academic and professional communities, and reflect on your development in each of the doctoral competency areas. Specifically, during the next 3 weeks, you will: Start to explore potential capstone topics. Consider what constitutes a good topic. Review guidance on how to choose an appropriate topic. Browse the resources available to you. Discuss potential research topics with your peers and instructor. Consider if and how the topics shared show the promise of making a meaningful contribution to positive social change. Complete your Journey Log that you have been working on throughout the course. And finally, conclude by reflecting on your growth in the key doctoral competency areas that were introduced earlier in the course. REFLECTIONS ON CHOOSING A CAPSTONE TOPIC To begin this module, consider the reflections of several peers as they discuss how they chose a capstone topic. Pay particular attention to their motivations behind selecting a topic and the social change implications of their research studies. ReadingsHow to Choose a Dissertation Topic For Your Doctoral Degreehttps://www.waldenu.edu/online-doctoral- programs/resource/how-to-choose-a-dissertation-topic-for- your-doctoral-degree Decide on a topichttps://cdn- media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/CAEX/6400/M3/module3/s2.html Defining a topichttps://methods.sagepub.com/project-planner/defining-a-topic Identify a research problemhttps://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/student- research/identify-problem Social changehttps://academicguides.waldenu.edu/social-change/resources Networking https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/networking/home Assignment 1 After participating in the Discussion, finish up your Journey Log by completing Part 5. You should also review the entire log and make any necessary adjustments to reflect changes in your thinking (if any). Throughout this module, you have been exploring potential capstone topics and evaluating their viability. For this Assignment, based on what you learned through your peer and instructor interactions in the Discussion, refine your ideas and document potential capstone topics related to your area of interest. Remember: The Journey Log provides an opportunity to reflect on and document your learning throughout this course. Be sure to take this valuable resource with you so that you can refer to it as you progress through your program of study. It will help you keep track of your thoughts and ideas, along with how they evolve over time. Here in Module 5, you will complete Part 5 of the Journey Log, which asks you to respond to the following prompts: 1.Describe a research topic that interests you and is important to the discipline. 2.Express your initial ideas for a potential capstone. 3.Identify academic and professionalDay 6 of Week 11 communities that will help you find a place in the discipline and pursue your research goals. After completing Part 5, review, revise, and finalize Parts 1-4, and then submit your completed log. Assignment 2 Reflections on competency development As this course comes to a close, take some time to reflect on your growth in the key doctoral competency areas. For this Assignment, think about how you felt at the beginning of this course and how you feel now. Use the worksheet provided below to document your thoughts on your personal growth in each of the key competency areas. Here are the competencies again for your convenience. Review and think about your skills in each area prior to completing the assignment. Use the worksheet to reflect on what you have discovered about yourself with regard to each of the following competency areas: 1.Competency Area 1: Scholarly Process & Identity 2.Competency Area 2: Technology 3.Competency Area 3: Library/Reading 4.Competency Area 4: Scholarly Writing 5.Competency Area 5: Research/Capstone 6.Competency Area 6: Career/Professional 7.Competency Area 7: Dispositions Also reflect on the following: In which areas do you feel confident? (#6 and #1 I feel more confident) In which areas do you need to continue developing your skills. (#4, 7,5) What steps might you take to ensure continued development in these growth areas?
An important, and often challenging step in the capstone process is identifying a discipline- specific topic. In this module, you will begin to formulate potential areas of research interest appropriate for your field, identify academic and