Overview
This form is used by doctoral students to select the format for their dissertation. Students may select either a traditional dissertation format or a Dissertation in Practice project (DiP). Students may review the structural guidelines and rubrics for both styles on the UWF Doctoral Digital Platform website. See the Dissertation Toolbox.
Instructions
Step 1
Log into MyUWF and search for "Ed.D. Program - Dissertation Format Selection Form"
Step 2
Complete form as indicated. Most of your student information will auto-populate. You will need to manually input your contact phone number and your doctoral earned hours.
Student will also type their tentative dissertation topic or area of focus and then select the dissertation format.
Step 3
If you selected "Traditional Dissertation" above, simply type your name to sign electronically and submit online.
If you selected "Dissertation in Practice" above, click the radio button for the type of Dissertation in Practice (Program Evaluation, Action Research, or Policy Analysis).
Then, type your name to sign electronically and submit online as indicated above.