EDD9953 is the third doctoral project course in Capella University's Doctor of Education.
The catalog says students continue collaborating with stakeholders at the project site to develop a potential intervention, write a detailed implementation plan, and complete and submit IRB applications for approval.
It is demanding because detail and consistency matter. The IRB application, the plan and the stakeholder agreements must describe the same project, with clear data collection, consent and protection of participants.
Course at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Capella University |
| Code and title | EDD9953 EdD Doctoral Project 3 |
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisite | EDD9952 |
| Grading | S/NS |
| Transfer | Cannot be fulfilled by transfer |
| Typical work | Detailed implementation plan, IRB application, stakeholder collaboration |
What EDD9953 Covers
| Catalog idea | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Continue developing the intervention | Refine what will be done, by whom and how |
| Detailed implementation plan | Activities, timeline, resources, roles, data collection |
| IRB applications | Describe the project, participants, risks and protections for review |
| Stakeholder collaboration | Keep site partners informed and aligned |
Key Concepts Explained
Plan Detail
A detailed plan lets another person see exactly what will happen week by week. It names tasks, owners, materials, and the evidence collected at each stage.
Example: Instead of "teachers will be trained", write who trains, how many sessions, what each session covers, when they happen, how attendance is recorded, and what data show whether practice changed.
Ethics and the IRB
An institutional review board reviews whether a project protects participants. Typical topics include purpose, procedures, recruitment, consent, confidentiality, data storage and risks. Follow Capella's forms and instructions exactly.
Consistency Across Documents
Dates, participant numbers, data sources and procedures must match in every document. Mismatches are a common reason for requests for revision.
Working Through the Catalog Description
Read the description as two parallel tracks: a practical plan and an ethical review. Work on both together so decisions in one flow into the other.
From Plan to Application
Start with the plan. List every data collection step and every person involved. Those lists become the core of the IRB application, so completeness here saves rework.
Thinking Like a Reviewer
Ask what could go wrong for participants and how you have prevented it. Be specific about voluntary participation, confidentiality and what happens to data after the project.
Second example: A consistency check table: rows for participants, data sources, timeline and consent. Columns for the plan, the IRB form and the site agreement. Each cell should say the same thing.
Typical Assignments and How to Approach Them
| Assignment type | What it tests | How to approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation plan | Feasibility and detail | Make steps, roles and timing explicit |
| IRB application | Ethical design | Answer each prompt precisely and consistently |
| Data collection plan | Evidence quality | Match each measure to an objective |
| Stakeholder communication | Collaboration | Record updates and agreed changes |
Exact deliverables and forms come from your course site and Capella. These are typical types for the description.
Where Students Get Stuck
- Plans too general. Add who, what, when and how it will be recorded.
- Inconsistent documents. Cross-check before submitting.
- Underestimating review time. Submit early and respond promptly to requests.
- Participant risk overlooked. Address confidentiality and voluntary participation.
A Suggested Study Plan
| Stage | Focus | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finalize intervention details | Clear description agreed with stakeholders |
| 2 | Build the timeline | Week-by-week plan with owners |
| 3 | Plan data collection | Measures, tools and storage |
| 4 | Prepare IRB materials | Draft forms, consent text, protocols |
| 5 | Consistency check | Cross-document comparison table |
| 6 | Submit and respond | Submitted application and revision log |
Self-Review Checklist
Cross-check these items across your plan, IRB documents and site agreement.
| Check | What a reader looks for |
|---|---|
| Participants | Same groups and numbers in every document |
| Data sources | Same instruments, timing and storage described each time |
| Consent and privacy | Plain-language consent and clear confidentiality steps |
| Risks | Honest description with protections |
| Timeline | Dates in the plan match the application and agreements |
A Common Sticking Point, Worked
Making a Plan Detailed Enough
Weaker: Staff will be trained and data will be collected.
Stronger: Week 1: all grade 4 teachers attend a 90-minute session led by the instructional coach. Weeks 2 to 8: weekly 15-minute check-ins. Week 9: collect scores and a five-question teacher survey, stored in the district secure drive.
The second version gives who, when, what and where, which is also what an ethics reviewer needs.
Study Tips for EDD9953
- Read the IRB instructions before drafting the plan.
- Use plain language for consent and information sheets.
- Keep a revision log of every change requested and made.
- Ask your chair to check for gaps before you submit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Capella's catalog lists EDD9952.
Yes. The catalog says students complete and submit IRB applications for approval.
S/NS per the catalog.
No, it cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
EDD9954 lists EDD9953 as its prerequisite.
Yes, with review, model examples and editing. You submit your own work.