Syllabus

Schedule

Week 1: Jan 15 – Jan 21
Week 2: Jan 22 – Jan 28
Week 3: Jan 29 – Feb 4
Week 4: Feb 5 – Feb 11
Week 5: Feb 12 – Feb 18
Week 6: Feb 19 – Feb 25
Week 7: Feb 26 – Mar 4
Week 8: Mar 5 – Mar 11
Week 9: Mar 12 – Mar 18
Week 10: Mar 19 – Mar 25

 

Week 1: Doctoral Journey and Introductions

Required Learning Materials

• Read: Preface, Chapter 1 and 2-Roberts & Hyatt (2019).
• Read: Preface, Chapter 1 Single (2010)
• There are many resources available through UNE to help you. Watch the videos and explore the links below to familiarize yourself with some of them this week. You are encouraged to utilize these resources throughout your dissertation:
  • UNE Library Website
  • UNE Library Resources for Online Students 
  • The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) for writing support! 

Discussion Posts

• Introduction Discussion Post and Peer Responses
• DSW Program Manual and UNE Resources

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday. 

Assignments

• Weekly Reflection Journal: Starting the Journey

Week 2: Becoming a Scholarly Practitioner

Required Learning Materials

• Read pp. xvii-26; pp. 153- 181; pp. 253-307 APA Publication Manual introduction and scholarly writing and publishing principles
• Bloomberg & Volpe- Chapter 1- A Complete Dissertation: The Big Picture
• Single – Chapters 1,2 & 3 

Discussions

• Research Tools

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday. 

Assignments

• Weekly Reflection Journal: Identifying Strengths and Challenges

Week 3: Exploring Study Topics

Required Learning Materials

• Readings:
  • Read: Chapter 6- Roberts & Hyatt (2019)
  • Read the Introduction and Step 1 from – Machi & McEvoy (2022)
  • Read Pages 1-53, Chapter 1, Get Ready to Practice and Chapter 2, Establish and maintain the “Write” Habit in Goodson. Choose one or two exercises to complete as writing practice.
  • Read pp.355-368 APA Publication Manual Legal References
  • Read Single (2010) Chapters 2 & 4
• Review (Media)
  • Pomodoro Technique:
    • Pomofocus is a tool to help you keep track of tasks and 25 minute blocks of time: https://pomofocus.io/

• • • Collins, B. (2020). The Pomodoro technique explained.Forbes.https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryAncollinseurope /2020/03/03/the-pomodoro-technique/?sh=2913a7473985

• • • Med School Insiders. (2017). Pomodoro technique. [Video – 5: 47]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNBmG24djoY
  • Managing Time:
    •  Martinez, E., Ordu, C., Della Sala, M.R. & McFarlane, A. (2013). Striving to obtain a school-work-life balance: The full-time doctoral student. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 18, 41-59. http://informingscience.com/ijds/Volume8/IJDSv8p039-059Martinez0375.pdf

• • • Schmidt, M. & Hansson, E. (2018). Doctoral students’ well-being: a literature review.International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 13 (1). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2018.1508171

• • • Elia, E. (2022). Grad school: Expectations vs. reality.Rice University Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-expectations-vs-reality

• • • Berlin, A. (2023). 11 proven time management tips for PHD students. Writers Per Hour.https://writersperhour.com/blog/time-management-tips-for-phd-studentsopens in a new window/tab
  • Online Learning tip ideas/ resources: 
    • Avoiding Procrastination
    • How Do I Manage My Time?
  • UNE Library: 
    • Scholarly Sources
    • Evaluate and Choose Sources

Discussions

• Chain Link – Time Management

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday. 

Assignments

• Literature Matrix: First Submission
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Time Management

Week 4: Feedback with a Growth Mindset

Required Learning Materials

• Read: Chapter 7 and 9- Roberts & Hyatt (2019).
• Read pp. 195-225 APA Publication Manual Tables and Figures
• Crafting a Research Question
• Awareness of Confirmation Bias
• TED Talk on having a Growth Mindset- https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve?language=en
• Jonsson, A. (2012). Facilitating productive use of feedback in higher education. Active Learning in Higher Education, (14)1.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1469787412467125?casa_token=qJRtkEEuzGkAAAAA%3ApD2l6BItN2bqeiLMo1Y-NdI2Dz1wKU8DwunBIy05K-XAKUhOiJYdaXPoFZhXkaEVEyLIan3VeMbqGg

Discussions

• Strategies for Productive Use of Feedback
• Working Study Topic

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday. 

Assignments

• Weekly Reflection Journal: Building a Scholarly Identity

Week 5: Concept Map and APA Review

Required Learning Materials

• Read Chapter 3, Practice Building Academic Vocabulary, pages 53-71 in Goodson, P. (2016). Becoming an academic writer: 50 exercises for paced, productive, and powerful writing (2nd ed.). Sage Publications. 
• Read: Step 1-Machi & McEvoy (2022)
• Read: Chapter 11- Roberts & Hyatt (2019)
• Read pp. 131-149 APA 7 Publication Manual Bias Free Language guidelines
• Watch How to Mind Map with Tony Buzan
• APA Guidelines
• Library APA Guidelines
• Gaps in Literature
• Revision Checklist
• Integrating Evidence and Citing Correctly

Assignments

• Creating Your Concept Map
• Literature Matrix: Second Submission
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Engaging with Research

Quiz

• APA Style

Week 6: Exploring Research Projects

Required Learning Materials

• Read: Step 2, Machi & McEvoy (2022)
• Read: Chapter 10- Roberts & Hyatt (2019)
• Read pp. 111-125; p. 29-50 APA Publication Manual Writing Style and Grammar, paper elements and format
• Bloomberg & Volpe Chapter 2- Gearing Up- There Is Method in the Madness- Org and Mang tips
• Read: Chapter 5 in Single (2010)

Discussions

• Document Management

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday. 

Assignments

• PPRG Worksheet
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Feedback and Growth

Week 7: Focus Statement

Required Learning Materials

• Read: Boyle, Chapter 5 & 9

Assignments

• Crafting Your Research Focus Statement
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Collaborating with Peers

Week 8: Short Outline

Required Learning Materials

• Read Boyle, Chapter 8

Discussions

• Research Tools

Initial posts are due Friday by 11:59 pm ET. If responses are required they will be due by 11:59 pm ET Sunday.

Assignments

• Short Outline
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Resilience and Overcoming Obstacles

Week 9: Long Outline

Required Learning Materials

• Read: Boyle, Chapter 9

Assignments

• Long Outline
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Big Picture

Week 10: Presentation

Assignments

• Final Presentation
• Weekly Reflection Journal: Looking Ahead

 

Student Resources

Online Student Support

Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.

Questions? Visit the Student Support Social Work page

UNE Libraries:

• Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
• Social Work Databases: https://library.une.edu/library-materials/find/research-by-subject/social-work/   
• Library Tutorial: Find an article
• Video Tutorials: https://library.une.edu/research-help/guides-tutorials/video-tutorials/
• Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.

Information Technology Services (ITS)

ITS Contact: Toll Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673

Accommodations

Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.

Online Peer Support

Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.

Information Technology Services (ITS)

Students should notify their Student Support Specialist and instructor in the event of a problem relating to a course. This notification should occur promptly and proactively to support timely resolution.

ITS Contact: Toll-Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673.

Career Ready Program

The College of Professional Studies supports its online students and alumni in their career journey!

The Career Ready Program provides tools and resources to help students explore and hone in on their career goals, search for jobs, create and improve professional documents, build professional network, learn interview skills, grow as a professional, and more. Come back often, at any time, as you move through your journey from career readiness as a student to career growth, satisfaction, and success as alumni.

Policies

Essential Academic and Technical Standards

Please review the essential academic and technical standards of the University of New England School Social Work (SSW): https://online.une.edu/social-work/academic-and-technical-standards-une-online-ssw/

Turnitin Originality Check and Plagiarism Detection Tool

The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.

Make sure to cite your sources appropriately as well as use your own words in synthesizing information from published literature. Webinars and workshops, included early in your coursework, will help guide best practices in APA citation and academic writing.

You can learn more about Turnitin in the guide on how to navigate your Similarity Report.

Technology Requirements

Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements

Confidentiality Statement

Student and faculty participation in this course will be governed by standards in the NASW Code of Ethics relating to confidentiality in sharing information from their placement sites and practice experiences. Students should be aware that personal information they choose to share in class, class assignments or conversations with faculty does not have the status of privileged information.

Late Policy

Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.

Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.

Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.

Attendance Policy

6- to 8-week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

10+ -week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures

The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.

UNE Online Student Handbook

UNE Course Withdrawal

Please contact your Enrollment and Retention Counselor if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. Tuition charges may still apply. Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits.

Academic Integrity

The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
2. Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
3. Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
4. Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
5. Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.

Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.