EDAD 8191 - Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Review of Literature
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A07, CRN 44267,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Terrence Brown Sr
Email: tabrownsr@ysu.edu
Course Description
8191. Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Review of Literature. Students will build knowledge and skills in conducting a literature review to complete Chapter 2 of their dissertation. Writing will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth by the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template. Prereq.: FOUN 8104, FOUN 8111, and FOUN 8112 or EDAD 8105, EDAD 8114, and EDAD 8115. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). The American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000. Approximate cost $25.
Zoom Videoconferencing Platform: Zoom will be utilized for all virtual meetings
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 | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Understanding the purpose and components of the Literature Review. Candidates will: 1. Identify key components of a quality Literature Review. (LO1) 2. Articulate the purpose of the Literature Review as it relates to their research. (LO2) | 1. Written submission: Explain the purpose of your literature review as it relates to your research 2. Outline of existing dissertation |
| 8/31 | Research techniques and resources. Candidates will: 1. Identify key components of a quality Literature Review. (LO1) 2. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to selected topic (LO4) 3. Apply APA writing conventions to scholarly writing (LO5) | 1. Update research chart 2. Gantt Chart for dissertation completion 3. APA formatting practice 4. Outline of existing dissertation |
| 9/7 | Developing your Literature Review outline. Candidates will: 1. Design an outline that communicates the intent of their research and the underlying theory of that research (LO3) | 1. Literature Review outline |
| 9/14 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 9/21 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 9/28 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 10/5 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 10/12 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 10/19 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 10/26 | First draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. First draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 11/2 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 11/9 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 11/16 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 11/23 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 11/30 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
| 12/7 | Final draft Chapter 2. Candidates will: 1. Utilize a variety of online research tools to uncover studies related to the selected topic (LO4) 2. Apply APA writing conventions to their scholarly writing (LO5) 3. Complete Chapter 2: Literature Review for inclusion in their dissertation (LO6) | 1. Final draft Chapter 2 2. Review appointment with instructor |
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.