EDAD 8193 - Seminar in Educational Research--Dissertation: Methodology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A05, CRN 31022,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Edwin Christmann
Professional Qualifications:
Academic Degrees
PhD - Old Dominion University – Academic Leadership (1995)
MEd - The Pennsylvania State University, MEd - Educational Administration (1989)
AdVDip - University of Cambridge (UK) - Research in the Sciences (2025)
BSEd - Pennsylvania Western University - Education (1988)
Professional Certifications
2024 – Royal Statistical Society (UK) - Graduate Statistician (Certified)
RSS Graduate Statistician (GRADSTAT)
Certification # - 223332
2023 - LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT
Certification # – ZSSBB121143685
Professor
Email: echristmann@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Hall
Office Phone: 330-941-3251
Preferred Contact Method: email
How to Refer to me:
Doctor Christmann
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches | Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. | ||
| Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process (4th ed.) | Rudestam, K. E. & Newton, R. E. (2014) | ||
| Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). | The American Psychological Association. |
Writing Chapter 3: Introduction, Research Questions, Method, Role of the Researcher, Participant Sample
Read in APA Manual pgs. 29-31, 111-124
Read in Rudestam & Newton pgs. 27-66, 99-136
Read Creswell & Creswell pp. 1-79
Writing Chapter 3: Data Collection / Instruments, Analysis, Validity & Limitations
Read Creswell & Creswell pp. 79-155
Writing Chapter 3: Ethical Considerations & Summary
Read Creswell & Creswell pp. 156-260
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | Introduction Research Questions Method Role of the Researcher Participants | May 18 |
| 5/25 | Data Collection / Instruments Data Analysis, Validity, and Limitations | May 29 |
| 6/8 | Ethical Considerations Summary | June 12 |
| 6/15 | IRB Application Due | June 20 |
| 7/13 | Final Draft of Chapter 3 Due | August 16 |
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.