DBA 701 – Doctoral Success Lab: Navigating Academic and Professional Resources [Jan 2026]
Categories: Doctorate of Business Administration
About Course
This course is designed to equip Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students with the necessary academic and professional tools to navigate the complex landscape of doctoral studies and advanced business research.
The course focuses on developing skills in research methodologies, critical analysis, academic writing, and the effective use of academic and professional resources.
Emphasis is placed on leveraging academic databases, conducting comprehensive literature reviews, and understanding the ethical considerations in research.
This course prepares students to complete their doctoral studies and apply these skills in a professional business environment.
What Will You Learn?
- Demonstrate an understanding of key academic research principles.
- Utilize advanced research techniques to gather and synthesize academic literature.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate academic resources.
- Develop and implement ethical research strategies in business contexts.
- Present research findings in a clear, structured, and academically rigorous manner.
Course Content
Live Session Recordings
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57:24
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Live Session 2
57:16 -
Live Session 3
59:38 -
Live Session 4
01:04:56 -
Live Session 5
01:02:20 -
Live Session 6
01:03:26 -
Live Session 7
52:48 -
Live Session 8
01:01:41 -
Live Session 9
01:00:28 -
Live Session 10
58:13 -
Live Session 11
01:01:45 -
Live Session 12
01:03:50
Week 16: Final Test or Project
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Final Test or Project
09:08 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 15: Course Review
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Course Review
02:24 -
LO1: Summarize key skills and concepts acquired throughout the Doctoral success lab
07:57 -
LO2: Reflect on personal growth and readiness for Doctoral research and writing
08:41 -
LO3: Integrate course concepts into a coherent strategy for advancing toward Dissertation completion
07:20 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 14: Dissertation Planning
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Dissertation Planning
01:29 -
LO1: Explain the structural components of a Doctoral dissertation in Business research
09:35 -
LO2: Create a timeline for Dissertation completion, including milestones and deliverables
08:27 -
LO3: Assess available Institutional resources and Plan their effective utilization during Dissertation writing
08:17 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 13: Preparing for Comprehensive Exams
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Preparing for Comprehensive Exams
02:42 -
LO1: Identify Major Research concepts and methodologies likely to appear in Comprehensive exams
10:49 -
LO2: Develop a Personalized study plan based on exam requirements and research focus
08:32 -
LO3: Evaluate one’s Readiness for Comprehensive exams through practice assessments
08:42 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 12: Peer Review and Feedback
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Peer Review and Feedback
02:48 -
LO1: Analyze Peer Research Proposals using structured evaluation criteria
06:16 -
LO2: Provide Constructive and Evidence-based Feedback to peers
08:36 -
LO3: Explain how to integrate Peer and Instructor feedback to enhance the quality of one’s own research work
08:26 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 11: Presenting Research Findings
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Presenting Research Findings
03:04 -
LO1: Create Visually engaging and informative research presentations using Academic tools
09:26 -
LO2: Demonstrate effective Oral Communication of research results to Scholarly audiences
09:55 -
LO3: Critically evaluate Peer presentations and provide Constructive Academic Feedback
07:22 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 10: Writing the Research Proposal
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Writing the Research Proposal
01:34 -
LO1: Formulate a Clear and Researchable question aligned with Business research objectives
07:49 -
LO2: Develop a Structured and Methodologically sound research proposal
09:26 -
LO3: Revise and refine Proposal drafts based on Peer and Instructor feedback
08:30 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 9: Data Analysis Strategies
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Data Analysis Strategies
01:51 -
LO1: Explain Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis techniques used in Doctoral research
07:44 -
LO2: Apply basic Data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) to interpret research data
07:10 -
LO3: Evaluate Analytical findings and present them coherently to support research objectives
06:00 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 8: Midterm Exam
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Midterm Exam
05:54 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
Week 7: Data Collection Techniques
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Data Collection Techniques
01:37 -
LO1: Describe common Data Collection methods such as Surveys, Interviews, and Observations
08:55 -
LO2: Design a Small-scale data collection plan appropriate for a given Research problem
07:40 -
LO3: Assess the Ethical considerations and challenges in Data gathering processes
09:44 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 6: Research Ethics in Business
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Research Ethics in Business
01:39 -
LO1: Explain the Ethical Principles governing Academic and Business research
05:51 -
LO2: Evaluate Case studies involving Ethical Dilemmas in research practices
08:49 -
LO3: Develop Ethical research strategies that align with Institutional and Professional standards
09:55 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 5: Conducting Literature Reviews
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Conducting Literature Reviews
01:40 -
LO1: Summarize and Synthesize findings from Multiple scholarly sources into Coherent themes
07:24 -
LO2: Analyze Gaps and Trends in the existing body of Literature related to a research topic
08:05 -
LO3: Construct a Well-organized Literature review aligned with Doctoral research standards
08:13 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 4: Using Academic Databases
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Using Academic Databases
01:37 -
LO1: Identify key Academic Databases relevant to Business and Management research
07:47 -
LO2: Demonstrate effective Search strategies to locate Peer-reviewed scholarly articles
05:01 -
LO3: Evaluate the credibility and relevance of Academic sources retrieved from Databases
08:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 3: Academic Writing Standards
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Academic Writing Standards
01:42 -
LO1: Explain how to apply APA 7th edition guidelines accurately in Academic Writing and Citation
08:11 -
LO2: Organize and structure Academic papers according to Doctoral-level writing conventions
08:14 -
LO3: Paraphrase Scholarly information effectively while maintaining Academic integrity
06:29 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Understanding Research Methodologies
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Understanding Research Methodologies
02:12 -
LO1: Differentiate between Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed methods approach in Research
06:44 -
LO2: Analyze the suitability of various Research designs for different Business research problems
05:08 -
LO3: Evaluate the Strengths and Limitations of each methodology using examples from Business research
06:42 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 1: Introduction to Doctoral Research
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Introduction to Doctoral Research
02:19 -
LO1: Define the key components and purpose of Doctoral-level research in Business Administration
07:36 -
LO2: Explain the Historical Evolution and Significance of Doctoral research methodologies
08:41 -
LO3: Describe the Expectations and Outcomes of Doctoral studies in a Professional Business context
04:20 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
