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1. Education without action is like a billboard in a basement—big,
Education without action is like a billboard in a basement—big, bold, but actionable to no
one. By incorporating social change as part of its mission statement, the leadership of
Walden University is asking students, faculty, and leadership to consider the possibility of
how to use one’s education to deliberately be in the world and make some part of it a better
place.Consider what you have learned from this course—the fundamental procedures of
how to conduct qualitative research; and the critical processes that identify the researcher
as a self-reflective co-participant. For this week, reflect on how these considerations have
influenced your understanding of research and your direction for your dissertation or
doctoral study.To prepare for this Discussion:Review the readings from the Ravitch and Carl
and Rubin and Rubin and consider reflecting on your experiences in qualitative research
throughout this course.Review the media programs related to The Qualitative Dissertation
Experience: A Doctoral Candidate Experience and consider the experience of other doctoral
candidates through this qualitative research process.ASSIGNEMNETONE PAGE! Explain
what social change means to you as a Walden doctoral candidate. What experiences from
the course most influenced your understanding?Explain what in qualitative research you
would like to know more about as a result of taking this course.Reflect on your problem
statement and the next steps for developing a research topic for your dissertation or
doctoral study. Include an explanation of whether you would choose a qualitative approach,
why or why not.