Watch How to Select Dissertation Topic or Thesis Statement or read the How to Select Dissertation Topic or Thesis Statement Guide and then write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

What is your dissertation topic or potential topic? If you are not completing a dissertation, what might be the focus of a research study you might complete? You can always change your mind on the research topic. (Be sure to focus on an overarching topic, not on a question or problem you want to solve).
How might conducting research on this topic contribute to the body of knowledge in your field or add practical value for professionals?