Competency Area

As this dissertation companion course comes to a close, it is time to reflect on your growth in the key doctoral competency areas.

For this Assignment, think about how you felt at the beginning and now at the end of this dissertation companion course. Use the worksheet provided to document your thoughts on your personal growth in each of the key competency areas.

Based on the dissertation companion course content, you may find that you have experienced more growth in some competency areas than others. That is okay. The key is to continue challenging yourself to achieve growth in each area during the Coursework Phase of the journey so that you are prepared once you reach the Dissertation Phase.

Here are the competencies again for your review. Think about your skills and growth in each area prior to completing the Assignment.

Using the provided worksheet, reflect on what you have discovered about each of the following competency areas:

Competency Area 1: Scholarly Process & Identity
Competency Area 2: Technology
Competency Area 3: Library/Reading
Competency Area 4: Scholarly Writing
Competency Area 5: Research/Dissertation
Competency Area 6: Career/Professional
Competency Area 7: Dispositions
In which areas do you feel confident? In which areas do you need to continue developing your skills? What steps might you take to ensure continued development in these growth areas?