EDAD 8193 A01: Dissertation Methods

EDAD 8193 - Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Methodology

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42547,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

David Bowlin

Email: dabowlin@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor Dr. David Bowlin 
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Ed.D., Administration and Policy Studies, University of Pittsburgh, 2004

Master’s, Education Administration, Duquesne University, 2000

Master’s, Secondary Education (Biology), Duquesne University, 1993

Bachelor’s, Biology, Carlow College, 1986 

Instructor Office Location: Online (Virtual Office) 
Instructor Office Phone: 412-352-8571

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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.  

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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.