week 8 Discussion 1: Writing Strategies and Resources (STUDENTS who are at this stage of the process) Post by Day 4 a description of the most useful writing resources for the development of your dissertation, given all the resources you are reviewing. Respect the weekly DEADLINES.

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week 9 discussion Discussion 1: Reviewing the Results Process (STUDENTS who are at this stage of the process) Post by Day 4 a brief description of how you might present and organize the results of your study (Chapter 4 of your dissertation). For example, for quantitative studies, consider whether you will use tables, figures, or something else e.g., maps. For qualitative studies, think about whether you will use direct quotes from subjects, narrative descriptions, or something else. Describe any challenges do you anticipate or have encountered with this phase of the dissertation. Respect the weekly DEADLINES.

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Readings Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2015). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process. (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Part II, Chapter 6, "Presenting the Results of Quantitative Studies" (pp. 137-207) Part II, Chapter 7, "Presenting the Results of Qualitative Studies" (pp. 209-227) Part III, Chapter 12, "Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation" (pp. 303-311) American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Chapter 5, "Displaying Results" (pp. 125-167)