EDD9952 is the second doctoral project course in Capella University's Doctor of Education.
The catalog says students collaborate with stakeholders at their project site to begin developing a potential intervention, write an in-depth literature review synthesizing theory and best practice, and begin an implementation plan.
The difficulty is synthesis. The literature review must justify both the problem and the proposed solution, and it has to connect to your site, not simply summarize articles.
Course at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Capella University |
| Code and title | EDD9952 EdD Doctoral Project 2 |
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisite | EDD9951 |
| Grading | S/NS |
| Transfer | Cannot be fulfilled by transfer |
| Typical work | Literature review, intervention outline, implementation plan, stakeholder input |
What EDD9952 Covers
| Catalog idea | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Begin developing a potential intervention | Outline what you propose and why it fits the problem |
| In-depth literature review | Synthesize theory and best practices on the problem and the solution |
| Theory and best practices | Show conceptual grounding and evidence of what works |
| Begin an implementation plan | Sketch steps, people, resources and timeline |
| Collaborate with stakeholders | Keep site partners involved in shaping the intervention |
Key Concepts Explained
Synthesis, Not Summary
A synthesis groups sources by idea, compares findings and shows agreement, conflict and gaps. Organize paragraphs by theme and name sources within them.
Example: Summary: "Smith found X. Lee found Y." Synthesis: "Studies of peer mentoring report higher retention for new teachers when mentoring is scheduled and observed (Smith; Lee), but effects weaken when mentors lack release time (Khan). This suggests time protection is a condition for success at this site."
Theory and Best Practice Together
Theory explains why an intervention might work; best practice shows how others have done it. Use both to justify your approach and to anticipate problems.
Intervention and Plan Fit
The intervention should address the causes found in EDD9951. Show the link between each cause, a feature of the intervention and an expected result.
Working Through the Catalog Description
The description asks for three linked products: a potential intervention, a literature review and an implementation plan. Develop them together, because each shapes the others. Your review should answer questions the plan raises, and the plan should reflect what the review finds.
Reviewing the Literature
Search for the problem, for similar interventions and for the contexts where they were used. Record each source's setting, method and findings, and note limits. Then write by theme.
Outlining the Plan
Include activities, roles, resources, timing and what you would collect as evidence. Keep it flexible until your later course asks for detail.
Second example: Theme headings for a review on mentoring: (1) why new teachers leave, (2) forms of mentoring, (3) conditions for effective mentoring, (4) measuring mentoring impact. The last theme links directly to your evaluation plan.
Typical Assignments and How to Approach Them
| Assignment type | What it tests | How to approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Literature review | Synthesis and relevance | Use themes and tie each to your site |
| Intervention outline | Logic and feasibility | Link causes, features and outcomes |
| Implementation plan draft | Practical planning | List steps, people, resources and timing |
| Stakeholder updates | Collaboration | Record feedback and your response |
Exact deliverables come from your course site and chair. These are typical types for the description.
Where Students Get Stuck
- Source-by-source summaries. Reorganize by theme.
- Review disconnected from the site. Link findings to your context.
- Intervention too broad. Scope it so it can be done and measured.
- Weak sources. Prefer peer-reviewed and recent where possible.
A Suggested Study Plan
| Stage | Focus | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restate the problem and causes | Short summary from EDD9951 |
| 2 | Search and log sources | Source matrix by theme |
| 3 | Draft the review | Themed sections with synthesis |
| 4 | Outline the intervention | Cause-feature-outcome table |
| 5 | Draft the plan | Steps, roles, resources, timeline |
| 6 | Get feedback and revise | Updated draft with APA check |
Self-Review Checklist
Check your review and plan together. Gaps often show up when the two are placed side by side.
| Check | What a reader looks for |
|---|---|
| Themes | Paragraphs organized by idea with several sources each |
| Relevance | Each theme ends with a link to your site and problem |
| Theory | A stated framework that explains why the intervention should work |
| Intervention | Features tied to causes found in EDD9951 |
| Plan sketch | Steps, roles, resources and an outline of evidence to collect |
A Common Sticking Point, Worked
From Summary to Synthesis
Weaker: Jones (2020) studied coaching. Lee (2021) studied coaching too.
Stronger: Coaching with observation and feedback is linked to changes in teacher practice (Jones, 2020; Lee, 2021), though effects depend on coach time and school support (Khan, 2022).
Synthesis groups sources under one claim and adds a condition. Use your own sources and keep APA format.
Study Tips for EDD9952
- Build a source matrix: author, year, setting, method, finding, limits, relevance.
- Write a one-sentence takeaway for each theme.
- Check each claim in your plan has a source or a stakeholder basis.
- Keep your chair informed about changes in direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Capella's catalog lists EDD9951.
The catalog says grading is S/NS.
Developing a potential intervention, an in-depth literature review and an implementation plan.
No, it cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
EDD9953 lists EDD9952 as its prerequisite.
Yes, with review, model examples and editing. You submit your own work.