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Doctoral Studies Resources
This page contains several resources for doctoral students and candidates working on their degree. Explore the site and contact us at oas@franklin.edu if there are additional resources you would like to see included here.
Doctoral Studies Handbook Documents
Doctoral Studies Handbook 2026-2027
The following documents are referenced in the Doctoral Studies Handbook. These are the most current versions and will be updated as needed.
- A Guide to Submitting Your Dissertation
- Dissertation Template - QUALITATIVE
- Dissertation Template - QUANTITATIVE
- Dissertation Template - MIXED METHODS
- DSA Bylaws
- Research Proposal Template - QUALITATIVE
- Research Proposal Template - QUANTITATIVE
- Research Proposal Template - MIXED METHODS
Guides for Doctoral Students
Doctoral candidates should use the appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods template* to prepare their research proposals.
*If you are a DNP student, please refer to your handbook for the relevant proposal template. This guide is not intended for your program.
Doctoral candidates prepare research proposal presentations prior to submitting their study to the IRB for review and approval. This slide deck, which is available to candidates for download and edit in Canvas, is a great starting point.
Proposal Presentation Slide Deck
As candidates prepare for their research proposal presentation, it may be helpful to see how other doctoral candidates have presented their studies. Here are examples of successful research proposal presentations:
Doctoral candidates prepare presentations for their dissertation defense. This slide deck, which is available to candidates for download and edit in Canvas or through the library, is a great starting point.
This series of “how to” videos will guide candidates through the dissertation formatting process.
You can either watch the whole playlist at once, or watch each topic individually below.
The Format Check and Publication Process
How to Format Dissertation Title Page
How to Format Dissertation Document Properties
How to Properly Format Dissertation Headings
How to Use Styles to Format Dissertation Headings
How to Format Figures and Tables in Your Dissertation
How to Use Word Styles to Caption The Tables and Figures in Your Dissertation
How to Automatically Generate the List of Figures and List of Tables
How to Create Alt Text and Add it to Word
How to Format the Table of Contents
Video Library
The dissertation journey is exciting, but it can also be long and challenging. In this space, you will find dissertation resources that range from writing tips to sampling design guidance to tips on narrowing down your topic and browsing the literature.
Qualitative Studies
Theories and Philosophical Assumptions of Knowledge
- Narrowing Down Your Research Topic
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Types of Qualitative Research
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Data Collection in Qualitative Studies
- What is Sampling in Qualitative Research?
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Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Studies
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Data Analysis in Qualitative Studies
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