College of Doctoral Studies
2020 Workshops
Research and Scholarship Enterprise (RSE) Workshop Series
The College of Doctoral Studies鈥 Research and Scholarship Enterprise (RSE) offers a variety of workshops for students, faculty, and alumni.
Below, you will find workshops offered during 2020.听We have provided links to the videos and PowerPoints, when available.听 Please note if a video/PowerPoint is not listed it is not available.听 Feel free to reach out to us if you have an idea for a future workshop.
Calendar of upcoming workshops
Summary of past workshops
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WORKSHOP TOPIC听听听听
Link to Video/Webinar Slides听 听听
January 21, 2020听 听
Title:听"The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Doctoral Students"
January 23, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Conduct Interviews
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This presentation provides an overview on how to conduct interviews for qualitative studies.
January 29, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Apply for Fulbright Grant听
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This presentation explains how to apply for the Fulbright grant.
January 30, 2020听 听听
Title:听UOPX doctoral graduate guest speaker: Dr. Franda Clay
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Join this webinar to learn about doctoral journey of the speaker and how the doctoral degree from UOPX impacted career development of the speaker.
February 20, 2020听 听
Title:听How to Prepare an IRB Application
Description:听This presentation explains how to successfully prepare and submit an IRB application using IRBnet.org.
February 22, 2020听 听
Title:听CDS STUDENT COFFEE CHAT:
Chat Topic:听"Does "Doctor" Make a Difference???"
Description:听Bring your beverage and come chat with these industry leaders as we examine the impact of the doctorate on organizations and explore how practitioners in various industries can use their degrees to make meaningful impacts in the workplace!
February 27, 2020听 听
Title:听How to Analyze Qualitative Data I
Description:听Introduction to qualitative data analysis process including chunking, coding, clustering, interpretation and themes, qualitative data representation, and trustworthiness strategies.
March 3, 2020听 听听
Title:听UOPX doctoral graduate guest speaker: Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, Doctor of Health Administration
Description:听Join this webinar to learn about doctoral journey of the speaker and how the doctoral degree from UOPX impacted career development of the speaker.
March 19, 2020听 听听
Title:听Academic and Professional Publishing
Description:听This presentation focuses on discussing differences between academic and professional publishing.
March 26, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Modify and Use Quantitative Surveys
Description:听This presentation provides an overview on how to use existing quantitative surveys and modify them to fit your quantitative studies without compromising reliability and validity of the surveys.
April 4, 2020听 听听
Title:听Coffee Chat #1:听Social Distancing, Perseverance, and the 鈥淣ew Normal鈥
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听COVID-19? Teleworking? Coronavirus? School Closures? Social Distancing? During this time of rapid and continuous change, many may find it difficult (if not impossible) to refocus on coursework, dissertation writing, research, or other tasks related to program completion. 听In this Student Coffee Chat, we will discuss how to regain focus as we examine the true meaning of being a student within the 鈥渘ew normal.鈥 听This session includes strategies for minimizing distractions, goal setting, seeking social connections, and practicing self-care. (Students are encouraged to bring questions)
April 4, 2020听 听听
Title:听Coffee Chat #2:听Conducting Research and Program Progression During the COVID-19 Pandemic
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听As many of our nation鈥檚 employees are finding themselves impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are scrambling to generate quality scholarship within the 鈥渘ew normal.鈥 How does the Covid-19 pandemic impact the many ways to develop research projects and conduct research?听 How do these changes impact future or existing IRB applications?听 How do personal decisions impact program progression during times of crisis?听 Please join us as we examine these questions (and others) and provide guidance and clarity as we seek to better understand the true impacts of the 鈥渘ew normal.鈥 听(Students are encouraged to bring questions)
April 9, 2020听 听听
Title:听Developing a Rigorous Literature Review
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This workshop provides an overview about conducting rigorous literature reviews for research studies. 听Tips and best practices are shared.听
April 16, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Create and Present a Scholarly Presentation听
Description:听In this interactive workshop, participants will gain tips and best practices on how to create and present academic presentations. Participants will recognize the difference between effective and ineffective presentations. There will听be a brief discussion about oral defense presentation as well.听
April 23, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Analyze Quantitative Data (introduction)听
Description:听Introduction to quantitative data analysis process including selecting statistical analysis, software, data entry, sample size, and basic descriptive and inferential analysis.听听
May 7, 2020听 听听
Title:听The "Write" Habits 听
Description:听In this workshop, we will explore the benefits of a daily writing practice.听 Research shows that writing everyday contributes to better self-discipline, expanded vocabulary, a sense of achievement, increased productivity and frankly, better writing.听 As summer draws near, this workshop focuses on proven tactics for remaining productive through distractions, writer鈥檚 block, and any other reason that keeps you from developing the 鈥渨rite鈥 habits.听听
May 14, 2020听 听听
Title:听UOPX doctoral graduate guest speaker: Dr. Manuel Barbosa,听Doctor of Health Administration
Description:听Join this webinar to learn about doctoral journey of the speaker and how the doctoral degree from UOPX impacted career development of the speaker. 听
May 21, 2020听 听听
Title:听"The Rebrand": Transitioning from Student to Scholar
Description:听This presentation will share the experiences and lessons learned from alumni and faculty about the transition students face upon completing their programs.听 For some, this looks like entering or advancing in academia, and for others advancement in industry.听 But whatever path selected, there are strategies to improving your presence in the world as a scholar and subject matter expert.听 The post-graduation process, mindset changes, and ten rebranding strategies will be discussed.听 Such strategies include website development/social media and publishing opportunities.听 This presentation will also include a list of programs and resources offered to students from the SM调教所.听 Additional tools (most of which are free) from outside of the university will also be shared.
May 28, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Develop and Use Open-Ended Surveys/Questionnaires
Description:听This workshop provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative survey data and tips for creating good surveys and using software such as Survey Monkey.听
June 11, 2020听 听听
Title:听Impact of Social Distancing and Covid-19 on Research Methods and Topics: Panel Presentation
Description:听Panel members who are leaders within the Research Hub and Research and Methods SIG will discuss how social distancing and Covid-19 have impacted the use of different research methods. Additionally, members will discuss the emergence of potential topics unique to our current time of dealing with Covid, specifically topics related to education. leadership studies, and diversity and inclusion will be discussed. Please join us for this discussion, where the second half will be open for viewers to ask questions of the panel to promote further dialogue.
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June 18, 2020听 听听
Title:听Writing White Papers People Actually Want to Read
Description:听While writing a white paper is no easy task, well-written and well-researched white papers can be powerful tools for building credibility in communities of practice. In other words, if you can address the problems that leaders are trying to solve, they will likely read your paper for a solution! 听This workshop will discuss how to effectively write and听successfully market a white paper that gets results.
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June 20, 2020听 听听
Title:听Coffee Chat: Imposter Syndrome
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Impostor Syndrome听(IS)听is a pattern where one often questions the validity of personal successes and accomplishments and has a persistent, internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud鈥 or belief that successes are attributed only to luck or timing.听 This session will explore the links of IS听to perfectionism and other crippling behaviors, such as avoidance and procrastination. We will also examine strategies to overcome IS and thrive as competent and capable students, scholars, and practitioners.听 听
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June 25, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Collect Data from Journals/Newspapers and Other Print Data
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This workshop provides an introduction to using Excel for data analysis. The presentation topics include entering data and conducting descriptive and some basic inferential statistics such as correlation and t-test in Excel.听 听
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July 7, 2020听 听听
Title:听UOPX Graduate Guest Speaker: Dr. Kristina McGaha, Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, honoring Dr. Diana Hart
Description:听Join this webinar to learn about doctoral journey of the speaker and how the doctoral degree from UOPX impacted career development of the speaker.
July 16, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Write Grant Applications听鈥
Description:听The workshop provides operational guidance听on getting started, identifying potential funding, application, pre-award and award process, and post-award monitoring and reporting. Designed as an introductory webinar to a 4 part training, this webinar allows students, faculty, and alumni to explore the world of grant funding for research in the following ways:
- Expanding your knowledge of grant writing
- Basic best practices for acquainting yourself with the grant seeking and writing process
- Finding the "right fit" for grant funding opportunities
- Understanding the platform of Grants.gov and the basics of navigating the site
- Developing your first grant proposal听
July 23, 2020听 听 听 听听
Title:听How to Access and Use Existing Publisher-Based Assessments听
Description:听Many studies use existing questionnaires. This presentation will discuss issues related to gaining access to existing questionnaires, approaching publishers or authors for permissions, pencil and paper versus digital data collection, an example accessing a publisher-based questionnaire within an online data collection system hosted by the publisher, and, when permissions allow, using a questionnaire within your own听chosen online data collection system.
August 13, 2020听 听 听 听听
Title:听Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Description:听In the first of a series of workshops on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), this interactive workshop will examine each concept and how they impact individuals, higher education, and organizations.
August 22, 2020听 听 听 听听
Title:听Student Coffee Chat:听Students, Have You Ever Wondered What Occurs Within an Oral Defense?听
Description:听During this Student Coffee Chat, please join us as we hold a "mock" oral defense and discuss the process of successfully preparing for and navigating through this critical benchmark in your academic careers.
August 27, 2020听 听 听 听听
Title:听How to Analyze Qualitative Data II
Description:听This presentation expands upon our first presentation on how to analyze qualitative data. In this session we dive deeper into specific data analysis such as descriptive, in-vivo, emotion, narrative, holistic, and hypothesis coding as well as differentiating between codes, categories, and themes. Additionally, time permitting, we may review coding within a qualitative data听analysis software program. Finally, we will discuss moving from analysis to identifying specific results.
September 1, 2020听 听听
Title:听UOPX Doctoral Graduate Guest Speaker: Dr. Maria Dominguez, Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership
Description:听Join this webinar to learn about doctoral journey of the speaker and how the doctoral degree from UOPX impacted career development of the speaker.听
September 17, 2020听 听
Title:听How to Publish a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Description:听This workshop provides an overview of major steps for successfully publishing manuscripts in peer reviewed journals. 听The topics include strategies and tips for manuscript preparation, identification, evaluation, and selection of appropriate journals, and tips for addressing journal editors鈥 feedbacks.
September 24, 2020听 听听
Focus:听CDS Alumni Special Interest Group
Title:听UOPX doctoral graduate guest speaker:听 Dr. Scott G. Drexler听
Description:听This workshop provides an overview about issues and strategies for collecting data from social media, The presenters share their insights about effective practices for using social media as data collection sources. In addition, challenges and issues related to using social media as data collection source will be discussed.听 听 听
October 3, 2020听 听听
Title:听Coffee Chat: One Year Later...
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听In October 2019, five friends attended the UOPx Atlanta Commencement Ceremony. They connected early within their studies, named themselves the 鈥淔antastic Five鈥, and created bonds that supported them through every stage of their programs, leading to听the ultimate goal of all five successfully completing their programs and graduating in Atlanta.
Please join us on听Saturday, October 3rd听at 12:00 p.m.听(Eastern Time) as we chat with these 鈥淔antastic Five鈥 to discuss:
- How they have used their doctorate post-graduation
- Helpful tips for surviving and thriving within your doctoral program
- The value of mentorship and relationship-building with colleagues
As CDS Coffee Chat is an open session, please bring your questions for discussion, as well!
The 鈥淔antastic Five鈥 Panelists include:
Dr. James Rankin (defended February 2019)
Dr. Judie Sherrer (defended March 2019)
Dr. Simone Arnold (defended May 2019)
Dr. Joyvetta Lewis (defended July 2019)
Dr. Cheryl Talley-Black (defended July 2019)
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October 8, 2020听 听听
Title:听Effectively Conducting Diversity-Focused Research
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听There are unlimited research opportunities in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion听(DEI).听Diversity demographics are present in all organizations and there is an听ever-growing听call for organizations to examine their efforts to create inclusive organizational cultures and equitable practices.听
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October 15, 2020听 听听
Title:听Alignment in Research Triad and Research Method and Design
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听A typical research study includes a problem to be investigated (problem statement), why the study is being conducted (purpose of the study), the questions the study seeks to answer (research questions) and the methodology (how will the study be completed).听听Each of these basic elements must be aligned to guarantee a well-designed and 鈥渕ethodologically sound鈥 research study.听
During this presentation, we will discuss the concept of alignment, and how to ensure that the key elements- problem statement, purpose statement, research questions and methodology - are clearly aligned throughout the study 鈥 from the start to the conclusion of the study.
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October 22, 2020听 听
Title:听How to Analyze Correlational Studies Using Pearson R and Other Correlational Analysis Tests
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听This workshop provides an overview of correlational statistical analyses including Pearson r. Issues and assumptions related to correlational analyses will be discussed.听
November 3, 2020听 听
Title:听UOPX Doctoral Alumna and Healthcare Advocate Guest Speaker, Dr. Robin A. Grimes
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Dr. Robin A. Grimes earned the Doctor of Health Administration in 2020, completing dissertation research on "African American Females with Sickle Cell Gene Making Reproductive Choices:听 An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis."听 Join this webinar to learn how Dr. Grimes is leveraging her scholarship to create a positive social presence by disseminating information on this topic.
November 5, 2020听 听听
Title:听Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Description:听This workshop explains how to prepare an appropriate framework to support research studies. In addition, the difference between theoretical and conceptual frameworks will be discussed.
November 12, 2020听 听听
Title:听How to Write up Quantitative Research Results in Chapter 4
Description:听This workshop discusses how to prepare and write results of your quantitative study in chapter 4 of dissertation. The main required components are explained.听
November 19, 2020听 听
Title:听How to Conduct Focus Group Interviews听
Description:听This workshop provides an overview about conducting focus group interviews. Strategies, best practices, and challenges related to听conducting focus group interviews are discussed.听