EDAD 8195 - Seminar in Educational Research: Dissertation: Results Discussion
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42551,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Karen H. Larwin
Email: khlarwin@ysu.edu
Course Description
8195. Seminar in Educational Research: Dissertation: Results & Discussion. The purpose of this course is to build candidate knowledge and skills in developing Chapter 5 of their dissertation. Students will discuss the findings and their implications in Chapter 5 of their dissertation, broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth in the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template. Students will then defend their dissertation to their committee for approval. Prereq.: EDAD 8191, EDAD 8192, EDAD 8193, and EDAD 8194. 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 |
| Required | APA Publication Manual (7th Ed.) | American Psychological Assoc. | 978-1-4338-3217-8 |
Copy provided in Blackboard:
Kornuta, H. M., & Germaine, R. W. (2019). A concise guide to writing a thesis or dissertation: Educational research and beyond (2nd ed.). Routledge
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 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 68-80, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Chapter 4 Review and Chapter 5 Plan | Review of Chapter 4 and Plan for Chapter 5 |
| 8/31 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 68-80, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Chapter 4 Review and Chapter 5 Plan | Review of Chapter 4 and Plan for Chapter 5 |
| 9/7 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 68-80, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Chapter 4 Review and Chapter 5 Plan | Review of Chapter 4 and Plan for Chapter 5 |
| 9/14 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Intro and Summary of Findings | Completed Introduction and Summary of Findings for Chapter Five |
| 9/21 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Intro and Summary of Findings | Completed Introduction and Summary of Findings for Chapter Five |
| 9/28 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Implication of Findings and Theory Supporting Research | Complete Implication of Findings and Theory; Corrections to Introduction and Summary |
| 10/5 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Implication of Findings and Theory Supporting Research | Complete Implication of Findings and Theory; Corrections to Introduction and Summary |
| 10/12 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Discussion of Research and Future Research | Completed Discussion and Future Research; Corrections to Implications and Theory Sections |
| 10/19 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Discussion of Research and Future Research | Completed Discussion and Future Research; Corrections to Implications and Theory Sections |
| 10/26 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Discussion of Research and Future Research | Completed Discussion and Future Research; Corrections to Implications and Theory Sections |
| 11/2 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Limitations and Conclusions | Readings: Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Completed Limitations and Conclusions; Corrections to Discussion and Future Research |
| 11/9 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Limitations and Conclusions | Readings: Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos Completed Limitations and Conclusions; Corrections to Discussion and Future Research |
| 11/16 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Final Copy and Preparation of Presentation | Completed final copy of chapter five for editing; being developed Defense Presentation |
| 11/23 | Kornuta & Germaine pages 81-84, and watch the provided YouTube Videos | Final Copy and Preparation of Presentation | Completed final copy of chapter five for editing; being developed Defense Presentation |
| 11/30 | No readings | Edits Complete | Copy of Chapter 1-5 is prepared according to the YSU template |
| 12/7 | No readings | Edits Complete | Copy of Chapter 1-5 is prepared according to the YSU template |
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.