This workshop focused on literature & case studies drawn from institutional research as a way of helping students translate their interest in a particular problem of practice into a prospectus for an Ed.D culminating project. Students learn about the conduct of institutional research, study the methodologies & designs most frequently used in institutional research projects. The intent of the workshop is to provide opportunities for participants to select & apply methodologies & designs to potential culminating projects & to receive feedback on their efforts from faculty members & others members of their cohort & to assist them in completing the prospectus required for advancement to candidacy.