The assignment is based on a Dissertation Topic:
Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare
Thoroughly explain the significance of research on Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare and how the topic is related to school district accountability and how the dissertation study might impact school district accountability. Explain how the school district will benefit from the research study.
Purpose:
Students in the educational leadership doctoral program should be aware that their dissertation topic ought to benefit school districts and school district leaders. This research paper will help students analyze their selected dissertation topic from the perspective of a district superintendent or district-level leader. Researching, analyzing, and writing are all critically important skills for school district leaders.
Parameters:
For this assignment, you will write an 8-10 page research paper with a minimum of 5 resources. These resources must be from current, peer-reviewed journals and/or professional literature, published within the past 5 years. You should use formal language and follow all current APA guidelines, including a title page, running header, and reference page.
Prompt:
You will research and write a paper about the significance of Implicit Bias and how a school district will benefit from your research study. This research paper should clearly explain how your dissertation study on Implicit Bias might impact school district accountability.
Here are some guiding questions to assist you in researching and formulating your professional research paper:
- What is your dissertation topic (Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare) (explain in detail) and how will your research study help a school district make needed improvements?
- How is your dissertation topic (Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare) significant to school accountability and continuous improvement?
- Where does your dissertation (Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare) fit into federal, state, and local accountability legislation?
- How does your dissertation topic (Implicit Bias in Mental Healthcare) relate to each of the six measures you listed on the multi-metric evaluation accountability measures chart you submitted in module 2 of this course?
- What does current literature (in the past 5 years) share about the importance of your dissertation topic?
- How will a school district and its leaders benefit from your dissertation research study?
- If your dissertation topic is not directly related to district accountability indicators (e.g., high stakes testing), how will your study impact school districts, staff, and students?