EDAD 8195 - Seminar in Educational Research: Dissertation: Results Discussion
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30509,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Nathan Myers
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
B.A., Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Associate Professor, Education
Email: nrmyers@ysu.edu
Office: 2007 Beeghly Education Building
Office Phone: 330-941-3394
Preferred Contact Method: Email first / Text-cell next.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Nate
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 2020: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.). | American Psychological Association | 978-1-4338-3216-1 |
This course does not rely on a traditional textbook. Students will use the APA Publication Manual and dissertation-specific resources, including YSU Dissertation Guidelines, templates, and institutional resources, to support dissertation writing and completion.
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.) – writing and formatting guidance YSU Dissertation Guidelines and Template Review of approved dissertations (Chapter 5 examples) | Chapter 5 Planning, Structure, and Definitions | Chapter 5 Plan, Outline, and Definitions (3–5 pages) Define: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, Discussion, Future Research Discussion Board |
| 5/18 | APA Manual (focus on reporting results and structure) Dissertation examples (Chapter 5 introduction and findings sections) | Introduction and Summary of Findings | Write Introduction and Summary of Findings Meet with dissertation chair for feedback Discussion Board |
| 5/25 | Introduction and Summary of Findings continued | Revise and resubmit | |
| 6/1 | APA Manual (interpretation and conclusion writing) Dissertation examples (Conclusions sections) | Conclusions Section Development | Write Conclusions section Meet with dissertation chair Discussion Board |
| 6/8 | Conclusions Section Development continued | Revise and resubmit | |
| 6/15 | APA Manual (discussion and interpretation of findings) Relevant literature connected to student research | Discussion Section (Analysis and Interpretation) | Write Discussion section including: Interpretation of findings Connection to literature Limitations and validity Discussion Board |
| 6/22 | Discussion Section (Analysis and Interpretation) continued | Meet with dissertation chair | |
| 6/29 | APA Manual (summary and implications writing) Dissertation examples (final sections of Chapter 5) | Future Research and Summary | Write: Suggestions for Future Research Summary of the Study Discussion Board |
| 7/6 | Future Research and Summary continued | Meet with dissertation chair | |
| 7/13 | Writing Center resources APA formatting and editing guidelines | Writing Center Review and Revision Planning | Submit Chapter 5 to Writing Center |
| 7/20 | Writing Center resources APA formatting and editing guidelines | Writing Center Review and Revision Planning continued | Meet with chair to review feedback |
| 7/27 | Writing Center resources APA formatting and editing guidelines | Writing Center Review and Revision Planning continued | Develop revision and formatting plan |
| 8/3 | APA Manual (editing and clarity) Editing tools/resources | Chapter 5 Editing and Refinement | Submit edited Chapter 5 (tracked changes) Apply formatting, citations, appendices |
| 8/10 | YSU Dissertation Guidelines and Final formatting requirements | Chapter 5 Submission and Approval | Submit Chapter 5 to chair |
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.