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Qualitative Research Methodologies Doctoral Seminar


Course Description

Topics of relevance to scholarship and teaching in qualitative research methodologies in higher education. Contemporary issues in qualitative research for doctoral students.


Athena Title

Qual Research Method Doc Sem


Non-Traditional Format

Seminar.


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

Students will develop knowledge of: Faculty research interests and areas of expertise Bibliographic tools used in research Citation guidelines in academic writing Current issues and debates in the field of qualitative research methodologies and program evaluation Requirements for conducting ethical research Institutional Review Board requirements and application process Resources, conferences and journals in field of inquiry Responsible conduct of research


Topical Outline

1. Introduction to faculty research interests and areas of expertise 2. Bibliographic tools used in research & citation guidelines in academic writing 3. Current issues and debates in the field of qualitative research methodologies and program evaluation 4. Requirements for conducting ethical research & responsible conduct of research 5. Institutional Review Board requirements and application process 6. Resources, conferences and journals in field of inquiry