1 semester credit

The purpose of this course is to assist doctoral independent scholars in making steady progress toward the DBA degree. Independent scholars use this course as a forum for ongoing exchange of ideas, input, and feedback with peers and their portfolio chair. They engage in a variety of activities, providing the tools needed to complete the portfolio capstone successfully. They gain practice with various research methods and data-gathering techniques; determine best practices; explore the various resources, including the Walden Library, Writing Center, and Research Center; and prepare a draft and final version of their portfolio prospectus, which is required to proceed with the final portfolio research (program evaluation or quantitative secondary data analysis).

Note: The instructor of record for a section of the course is the chair of the independent scholar's portfolio committee. Section participants are independent scholars who work with faculty members at various stages of their portfolio project.