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DCS-601 Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic. Greater Alabama Council 2010 University of Scouting University of Alabama, Huntsville Huntsville, AL March 6, 2009. Dr. Rich Goodwin Talakto District Training Chairman [email protected] (256) 450 0152. SOURCES: BSA “”. Agenda. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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DCS-601 Selecting a Thesis/Research Project TopicGreater Alabama Council2010 University of ScoutingUniversity of Alabama, HuntsvilleHuntsville, ALMarch 6, 2009SOURCES: BSA Dr. Rich GoodwinTalakto District Training [email protected](256) 450 0152

AgendaLearning ObjectivesIntroductionDefinitionsSelecting a Topic-First StepDiscussion of Topic SelectionExercise: Selection of Typical Topic/Initial DevelopmentPreliminary Steps in a Good Thesis or Project

Examples and Lessons LearnedDoctor of Commissioner Science Requirements 2Learning ObjectivesThe Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree requires the satisfactory development of a thesis or research project on any topic of value to Scouting in the local council, and which must be suitable for publication.So, how does one select a thesis/research project topic?3

SOURCES: District Training WorkshopI. What are the Requirements?Thesis or Project20 pages, double spaced (8 x 11 white paper)Non-permanent binderMeaningful research, development and studyBelongs to local council; if published credit given to authorDeadline July 1 for review if to be awarded at fall conferenceInclude complete bibliography

Approval. The topic and final paper or project must be approved by the council commissioner, or assigned assistant council commissioner, or the dean of the doctorate program and the staff advisor for commissioner service

4II. DefinitionsThesis: 2 a : a position or proposition that a person (as a candidate for scholastic honors) advances and offers to maintain by argument b : a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proofHypothesis: 1 a : an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument b : an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action; 2 : a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequencesTheory: 5 : a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena; 6 a : a hypothesis assumed for the sake of argument or investigation b : an unproved assumption Law: 6 a : a statement of an order or relation of phenomena that so far as is known is invariable under the given conditions b : a general relation proved or assumed to hold between mathematical or logical expressionssynonyms hypothesis, theory, law mean a formula derived by inference from scientific data that explains a principle operating in nature. hypothesis implies insufficient evidence to provide more than a tentative explanation . theory implies a greater range of evidence and greater likelihood of truth . law implies a statement of order and relation in nature that has been found to be invariable under the same conditions 5III. Selecting a TopicThe 1st Step Your area of interestYour area of experienceAn area of needSomething you can research yourself. It is an individual research project!Limited scope, should plan on completing in one year

Why? Stay tuned to this station.6IV. Discussion of Topic Selection Area of interest Why? More likely to be completed Resourcesmore likely to have adequate personal resources Knowledgemore likely to have current knowledgeArea of experience and expertise Why? More personal knowledge Resourcepersonal experience May have greater value Area of need Study should be useful to you and other Scouters Study may be useful to the district, council, area, region or National Council Makes better use of your time and talents Area that can be accomplished by you Availability of reference material Availability of needed resources Availability of experienced counselors Area of research limited by time constraints Time required to complete research Time required to analyze material Time required to write, rewrite, and type in final form7V. An ExerciseYour MissionTeams of threeSelect a topic15 minutesDevelop initial stagesWhat would be done?What sequence do it?Not content or how to do itTeam ReportsFive minutes each maximumWhat the team didWhy you did itGroup discussion8VI. Preliminary Steps in a Good Thesis or ProjectDefine the problem or state the thesisWhat are Cub Scout advancement motivatorsWhy some boys dont graduate from Cubs to ScoutReview literature (BSA and others)EducationManagementVoluntarismMotivationDo not limit to BSA literature alone!Observations, surveys, interviewsWatch den / pack / troop meetings to spot leadership skills used / not usedInterview boys / parents / leadersSurvey samples of new / experienced leadersField testing see if the idea works

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The commissioner is the mainstay for Scouting program administration. It is commissioner service that ensures that units are healthy, productive, and assist in the growth of the program.

Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot AwardJustificationThe commissioner is the mainstay for Scouting program administration. It is commissioner service that ensures that units are healthy, productive, and assist in the growth of the program.The College of Commissioner Science program is designed to have a commissioner learn, through a series of training classes, followed by work experiences to ensure a quality program throughout Scouting. This training will take a number of years to complete. The commissioner finalizes his/her training with an approved thesis or project for the benefit of the Scouting program. This assists both new commissioners as they learn, and seasoned commissioners as they train others.A well-trained commissioner staff better serves the Scouting program.The College of Commissioner Science program is a guideline for councils to adapt as they determine will fit their needs. Having a knot award for the program requires that the commissioner complete, as a minimum, a training program standardized for all BSA programs. ObjectivesTo further involve commissioners in providing support to units in their delivery of a quality program experience for all youth in Scouting. To provide councils an opportunity to recognize commissioners for their tenured service, their involvement in learning more about delivery of quality Scouting, and their involvement in support of others.

15Knot reallywe are to better deliver the Scouting Program to youth!!!

Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree (DCS)PrerequisitesCompletion of masters degree.Have been awarded the Commissioners Key.Current registration as a commissioner.Course RequirementsComplete a minimum of ten (10) additional courses of instruction not used to qualify for other college awards (total of 24), at least five (5) of the courses at the doctors program level as listed in the Continuing Education for Commissioners manual.

Thesis or Project1. Completion of a thesis or project on any topic of value to Scouting in the local council.2.The topic and final paper or project must be approved by the council commissioner, or assigned assistant council commissioner, or the dean of the doctorate program and the staff advisor for commissioner service.Performance1.Serve on the College of Commissioner Science faculty (instructor or support staff) or work with training support for commissioners for at least one year.2.Recruit at least three new commissioners at any level. 3.Approval of Council or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner3.Approval of Scout Executive or Advisor to Commissioner Service

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Knot reallywe are to better deliver the Scouting Program to youth!!!