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 Confirm that a qualitative approach is the right fit for your study

 Discuss key principles that guide the development of a qualitative dissertation methodology and qualitative dissertation research process

 Develop a timetable within which you can complete a qualitative dissertation methodology

 Identify strategies to select a dissertation chair and describe criteria to select dissertation committee members

 Implement strategies designed to enhance and maintain relationships with faculty involved with your dissertation research project

Chapter Purpose

This chapter examines strategies to successfully develop a qualitative dissertation through a discussion of an actionable set of recommendations for research practice that guide initial considerations in dissertation work and advising. The chapter explores critical early decisions that doctoral students make: confirming that qualitative research is the best fit for their dissertation research study and tying personal goals to qualitative research goals in a dissertation research context. Next, the chapter reflects on how qualitative research approaches structure work in a dissertation, including practical implications of working as a qualitative researcher. Topics include executing a study on schedule and strategies to select a dissertation chair and committee members. Further, the chapter looks at the other major decisions that students make at early stages in the dissertation research process: working with a dissertation chair and committee to co-construct qualitative dissertation methodology. Situated within the dissertation advising process, the chapter focuses on three foundational principles that form the basis of a plan to complete the dissertation study efficiently: select the right topic, work with a chair who knows qualitative research, and assemble the best dissertation committee. The chapter ends with a discussion of strategic practices to initiate a change in dissertation advisors and/or committee members, when warranted, and enhance relationships with faculty and student colleagues to support dissertation methodology development work.

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