EDAD 8190 - Dissertation Study
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 43485,
Credit hours: 9
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Karen Larwin
Email: khlarwin@ysu.edu
Course Description
8190. Dissertation Study. Covers the design, proposal, conduct, reporting, and defense of scholarly research that addresses a meaningful topic derived from and contributing significantly to the literature of the field. Prereq.: Completion of doctoral comprehensive examination. 1-9 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | No readings are required | ||
| Optional | A concise guide to writing a thesis or dissertation: Educational research and beyond | Kornuta, H. M., & Germaine, R. W. | 13: 978-0-367-17458-3 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 8/31 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 9/7 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 9/14 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 9/21 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 9/28 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 10/5 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 10/12 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 10/19 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 10/26 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 11/2 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 11/9 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 11/16 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 11/23 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 11/30 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
| 12/7 | Extant Literature | Dissertation Progress | Evidence of Progress |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.