EDAD 8193 - Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Methodology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42547,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Bowlin
Email: dabowlin@ysu.edu
Course Description
8193. Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Methodology. Students will build knowledge and skills in developing Chapter 3 of their dissertation. Writing of Chapter 3 will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth in the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template. Admission to the Ed.D program required. Prereq. or Coreq.: EDAD 8191. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | A concise guide to writing a thesis or dissertation: Educational research and beyond (2nd ed.). | Kornuta, H. M., & Germaine, R. W. | 13: 978-0-367-17457-6 |
| Optional | APA Manual 7.0 | American Psychological Assoc. | 978-1-4338-3216-1 |
Text: A concise guide to writing a thesis or dissertation: Educational research and beyond (2nd ed.). Electronic copy provided in Blackboard.
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 | Module 1 | Introduction to Chapter 3 | Complete Chapter Introduction |
| 8/31 | Module 1 | Introduction to Chapter 3 |
Complete Chapter Introduction |
| 9/7 | Module 2 | Participants Section |
Completed Participants Section and Corrected Introduction |
| 9/14 | Module 2 | Participants Section |
Completed Participants Section and Corrected Introduction |
| 9/21 | Module 3 | Instrumentation Section | Complete Instrumentation and corrections on the Participants section |
| 9/28 | Module 3 | Instrumentation Section | Complete Instrumentation and corrections on the Participants section |
| 10/5 | Module 4 | Procedures Section | Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation |
| 10/12 | Module 4 | Procedures Section | Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation |
| 10/19 | Module 5 | Procedures Section | Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation |
| 10/26 | Module 5 | Proposed Data Analysis and Summary | Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures |
| 11/2 | Module 6 | Proposed Data Analysis and Summary | Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures |
| 11/9 | Module 6 | Proposed Data Analysis and Summary | Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures |
| 11/16 | Module 7 | Proposed Data Analysis and Summary | Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures |
| 11/23 | Module 7 | Completed Revisions | Submit the draft copy of chapters 2 and 3 |
| 11/30 | Module 8 | Completed Revisions | Submit the final copy of chapters 2 and 3 |
| 12/7 | Module 8 | Completed Revisions | Submit the final copy of chapters 2 and 3 |
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.