EDAD 8193 A02: Dissertation Methods

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

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42482,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Karen H. Larwin

Email: khlarwin@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor Dr. Karen H. Larwin
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Ph. D., Evaluation, Measurement, and Applied Statistics, Kent State University 2007

Master’s, Public Health, CEOMPH 2021

Master’s, Evaluation & Measurement, Kent State University 2004

Bachelor’s, Psychology, Kent State University 2003

Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall 3401
Instructor Office Phone: 330.941.2231

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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
Required 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
Required 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. 

Access the Handbook https://ysu.edu/educational-leadership-dissertation-guidelines-handbook#tab-9976

Password: edulead26

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 Kornuta & Germaine pages 34-42, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Introduction to Chapter 3 Complete Chapter Introduction
8/31 Readings: Kornuta & Germaine pages 34-42, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Introduction to Chapter 3
Complete Chapter Introduction
9/7 Kornuta & Germaine pages 43-52, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Participants Section
Completed Participants Section and Corrected Introduction
9/14 Kornuta & Germaine pages 43-52, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Participants Section
Completed Participants Section and Corrected Introduction
9/21 Kornuta & Germaine pages 51-54, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Instrumentation Section Complete Instrumentation and corrections on the Participants section
9/28 Kornuta & Germaine pages 51-54, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Instrumentation Section Complete Instrumentation and corrections on the Participants section
10/5 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-59, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Procedures Section Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation
10/12 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-59, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Procedures Section Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation
10/19 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-59, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Procedures Section Completed Procedures section and corrections on Instrumentation
10/26 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-67 and watch the provided YouTube Videos Proposed Data Analysis and Summary Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures
11/2 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-67 and watch the provided YouTube Videos Proposed Data Analysis and Summary Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures
11/9 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-67 and watch the provided YouTube Videos Proposed Data Analysis and Summary Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures
11/16 Kornuta & Germaine pages 53-67 and watch the provided YouTube Videos Proposed Data Analysis and Summary Completed Proposed Data Analysis and Summary, Corrections on Procedures
11/23 No readings; Complete Revisions needed on literature review chapter Completed Revisions Submit the final copy of chapters 2 and 3
11/30 No readings; Complete Revisions needed on literature review chapter Completed Revisions Submit the final copy of chapters 2 and 3
12/7 No readings; Complete Revisions needed on literature review chapter 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.