This document provides instructions for writing summaries of qualitative and quantitative research articles, as well as a mock dissertation chapter one. Students are asked to write 1-2 page summaries of a qualitative research article and a quantitative research article. The summaries should include bibliographic citations, author qualifications, research concerns, purpose/questions, precedent literature, methodology, instrumentation, and findings. Guidelines are provided for structuring a 3-4 page mock chapter one introduction for a dissertation, including an overview, background/problem statement, purpose, significance, research questions, limitations, assumptions, definitions, and summary. Samples and rubrics are available to guide students.