EDAD 8192 - Seminar in Educational Research: Introduction Proposal Defense
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 30453,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jane Beese
Professional Qualifications:
Ed.D. in Educational Administration; Professor
Professor
Email: jbeese@ysu.edu
Office: Virtual Office
Office Phone: 330.941.2236
Preferred Contact Method: Email mornings
Communication Expectations:
Students are expected to use their official YSU email account for all course-related communication and should check their YSU email regularly for course announcements and updates. Emails are typically answered within one business day (Monday–Friday). Emails received on weekends or university holidays may receive a response on the next business day. Feedback on dissertation proposal drafts, assignments, and revisions is generally provided within one to two weeks, depending on the length and complexity of the submission. Students are expected to maintain regular communication with their dissertation chair and respond promptly to feedback throughout the proposal development and defense process.
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Dr. Beese
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) | American Psychological Association | 9781433832161. |
| Required | Dissertation resources, templates, scholarly articles, and instructional materials provided through Blackboard and university resources | Various | NA |
This course does not rely on a traditional textbook beyond the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Students will use Youngstown State University dissertation resources, including dissertation guidelines, dissertation templates, Graduate School forms, Blackboard course materials, and scholarly literature related to their individual research topics. Additional readings may be assigned by the instructor or dissertation chair to support dissertation proposal development and preparation for the proposal defense.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | APA Manual (7th ed.); YSU Dissertation Guidelines; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 1: Introduction to Chapter 1 (CLO 1, 2) | Read APA guidelines; Draft Introduction; Discussion Board |
| 5/18 | APA Manual (7th ed.); YSU Dissertation Guidelines; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 1: Introduction to Chapter 1 (CLO 1, 2) | Draft Background, Problem Statement, Purpose; Discussion Board |
| 5/25 | APA Manual (7th ed.); YSU Dissertation Guidelines; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 3: Research Questions and Methodology (CLO 2, 3) | Draft Research Questions and Methodology; Discussion Board |
| 6/1 | APA Manual (7th ed.); YSU Dissertation Guidelines; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 4: Significance of the Study (CLO 3) | Draft Significance of the Study; Discussion Board |
| 6/8 | APA Manual (7th ed.); YSU Dissertation Guidelines; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 5: Role of the Researcher & Assumptions (CLO 3, 4) | Draft Significance of the Study; Discussion Board |
| 6/15 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 6: Chapter 1 Full Draft Development (CLO 1–4) | Draft Chapter 1 (all sections); Discussion Board |
| 6/22 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 6 Continued: Chapter 1 Full Draft Development | Draft Chapter 1 (all sections); Discussion Board |
| 6/29 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 6 Continued: Chapter 1 Full Draft Development | Revise Chapter 1 draft; Submit full Chapter 1 |
| 7/6 | APA | Module 7 Continued: Proposal Defense Preparation | Prepare presentation slides; Discussion Board |
| 7/13 | APA | Module 8: Dissertation Proposal Defense (CLO 5) | Finalize presentation |
| 7/20 | APA | Module 8: Dissertation Proposal Defense (CLO 5) | Complete Proposal Defense |
| 7/27 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 9: Proposal Revisions (CLO 6) | Complete defense (if scheduled) |
| 8/3 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 9 Continued: Proposal Revisions | Continue revisions |
| 8/10 | APA Manual (7th ed.); Dissertation Template; Blackboard Module Resources | Module 9 Continued: Proposal Revisions | Submit final revised proposal |
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.