Required
Texts
Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative,
and mixed methods approaches (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Maxwell, J. A. (2004). Qualitative research design: An interactive
approach (2nd ed.) (Applied Social Research Methods Series, Vol.
41). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Recommended Texts
Crotty, M. (1998). The foundations of social research: Meaning
and perspective in the research process. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Fitzpatrick, J., Secrist, J., & Wright, D. J. (1998). Secrets
for a successful dissertation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Locke, L. F., Spirduso, W. W., & Silverman, S. J. (1993). Proposals
that work: A guide for planning dissertations and grant proposals
(3rd ed.). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Long, T. J., Convey, J. J., & Chwalek, A. R. (1985). Completing
dissertations in the behavioral sciences and education. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (1995). Designing qualitative research
(2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(5th ed.). (2001). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Books and readings from all prior graduate coursework, including research
methods courses.
Electronic Reserve
There are serveral texts on electronic
reserve at the Parks Library. You will need your ISU ID number and
a library PIN number in order to access them. Instructions are on the
reserve page. Most are PDFs, so you will also need Adobe
Acrobat.
| Class/Date | Topics, Readings, Presenters
(TBD) |
| 1 - 8/22 | Introductions and Course Overview Graduate College guidelines and timeframes. Ms. Judy Weiland, ELPS Records Analyst. |
| 2 - 8/29 | Topic: Engaging in a Writing Project, Developing a
Research Question Professor Rebecca Burnett. ISU Dept of English. Topic: Problem and Purpose Statements Readings: Creswell Chs. 1-3, Maxwell Chs. 1, 4. |
| -- - 9/5 | Labor Day -- no class meeting. |
| 3 - 9/12 | Topic: Theoretical, Conceptual Frameworks Readings: Creswell Ch. 7, Maxwell Chs. 2-3. Contracts Due. |
| 4 - 9/19 | Topic: Problem and Purpose Statements and Research
Questions revisited in light of Theoretical and Conceptual Framework.
|
| 5 - 9/26 | Topics: Chapter 1 overview, Endnote Readings: Creswell Chs. 4-8. |
| 6 - 10/3 | Topics: Chapter 2 overview, Grad College requirements
from Judy Weiland Please bring an updated concept map and some actual citations related to your topic. If you did not present research questions 9/26, be ready to present tonight. Readings: Creswell Chs. 2-3, Rudestam from reserve. |
| 7 - 10/10 | Topic: Panel of former Ph.D. students: Dr. Robyn Johnson,
Dr. Kevin Saunders, Dr. Theron Schutte, Dr. Nanci Shaw Status Report Presenter(s): Leah, Becky Notes: Flo away (WEL Conference – Lincoln, NE) ISPA Conference Oct 10-12, Cedar Rapids. |
| 8 - 10/17 | Topic: Chapter 3 overview Readings: Creswell Chs. 9, 10, or 11 (as appropriate to project), Maxwell Chs. 5-6. |
| 9 - 10/24 | Topic: Presenting Proposals Dissertation proposal presentation by Hannah Clayborne, Conference presentation by Matt Feldman Status Report Presenter(s): Kevin, Pam, Juan |
| 10 - 10/31 | Topic(s): Status Report Presenter(s): Tom, Barb, Patience |
| 11 - 11/7 | Topic(s): Status Report Presenter(s): Mary, Darrell Note: UCEA Conference Nov 10-13, Nashville |
| 12 - 11/14 | Individual work time -- No class meeting. Please make
an appointment with Flo or Joanne during this week if you need. Note: ASHE Conference Nov 15-19, Philadelphia. |
| -- - 11/21 | Thanksgiving Break -- No class meeting. |
| 13 - 11/28 | Topic(s): Status Report Presenter(s): Becky, Tom, Pam |
| 14 - 12/5 | Topic(s): Status Report Presenter(s): Juan, Mary, Leah Notes: Flo out of town 12/8-11. IEREA Conference Dec 9, Cedar Falls. |
| 15 - 12/12 | Topic(s): Status Report Presenter(s): Kevin, Darrell All contracted work due. |
