EDAD 8197 - Dissertation Seminar: Chapter II Literature Review Support
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 44114,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeffrey Buchanan
Email: jmbuchanan@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No required textbook |
There is no required textbook in this course. Readings will be provided to model the kind of work you will be doing in course. They will be made available to you via Blackboard.
All reading assignments will be short and intended to inform the written work being completed for this class. You will have to continue to read as part of your research and writing process as a graduate student. Our course readings may be self-directed and/or collaboratively designed in individual conferences.
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 | Dissertation topic review. | Reflection #1 Due; schedule individual conference |
| 8/31 | Dissertation topic review, research process update. | Reflection #2 Due |
| 9/7 | Dissertation topic review, research process update, completion plan. | Reflection #3 Due |
| 9/14 | Work with sources | Reflection #4; schedule individual conference |
| 9/21 | Work with sources | Reflection #5 |
| 9/28 | Analysis of lit review | Reflection #6 |
| 10/5 | Analysis of lit review; Work with sources | |
| 10/12 | Analysis of lit review; Work with sources | |
| 10/19 | First draft of chapter | Schedule individual conference |
| 10/26 | First draft of chapter | Submit draft of chapter |
| 11/2 | Final draft work | Schedule individual conference |
| 11/9 | Final draft work | |
| 11/16 | Final draft work | |
| 11/23 | Final draft work | Submit final draft of chapter |
| 11/30 | Final conference |
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.