Overview: As you observed in the LIVE session, there is a connection between chapter three and chapter one. Therefore, as an extension of our week in the mock chapter three from last week, we will write a mock chapter one. For the sake of preparation, we will be using the required headings from the University of the Cumberlands Doctoral Research Handbook.  Like we discuss in class, each university has unique parameters for what they expect in chapter one, so you may see dissertation chapters from other universities that look slightly different. The importance here is to focus on the content, not necessarily the organization. This assignment will help determine your readiness to write a full-length chapter one.

Directions:

1. Review the rubric to make sure that you understand what is expected of you in this assignment.