What is the format of the Learning Plan?
The Learning Plan is a communicative document. As such, it should clearly and succinctly spell out the student’s learning to-date and the learning they intend to do as part of their qualifying process and in the production of their QED.
The Learning Plan format is:
- Working Title of IDSR PhD Research
- Background: Contextualization of the research problem(s)
- Tentative Dissertation Research Topic
- QED Components & References*
- Bibliography of relevant multi-disciplinary sources student will draw on in preparation of the QED.
*Section 4 of the Learning Plan outlines your plan for the QED components and references. In crafting the Learning Plan, keep in mind the purpose and goals of the QED as a separate document developed from the Learning Plan.