1. My biggest concern about the research/dissertation process is .... [and please tell me why!].

2. Of the specific parts of the research process that have been described, I feel the most confident of my abilities in the following (please list as many as possible and as specifically as possible!):

3. The biggest surprise or new information to me, either positive or negative, regarding the 'road map' described in the Dissertation Process chapter of the electronic textbook.

4. 4. I would like to learn more about how to understand/do [... you tell me! ...] in Research Design, in order for me to be more prepared to follow the research road map described in electronic textbook. (please list as many specific items as you like here!)

5. My most positive experience(s) in this program to date have been (what and how -- as many as you like!)

6. My most negative experience(s) in this program to date have been (what and how -- as many as you like!)

7. Mary D., here's what I need for you to do for me to make this "doctoral student experience" maximally successful for me -- & help me reach my goals: (again, as many wish-list items and as specific as possible!)

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