MDDE 602: Research Methods in Distance Education Report a Broken Link
Module 1 - Unit 1 Readings
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 1: Why Do Research? In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. To access this chapter, please see e-text provided in the course. |
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Neuman W. L. (2020). Chapter 2: What are the Major Types of Social Research? In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. To access this chapter, please see e-text provided in the course. |
| Quaye, S. J. (2007). Voice of the researcher: Extending the limits of what counts as research. Journal of Research Practice, 3(1). |
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Shulman, L. S. (1981). Disciplines of inquiry in education: A new overview. Educational Researcher 10(6), 5-12, 23.
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| Supplementary Reading |
| Oosterlinck, A., Debackere, K., & Cielen, G. (2002). Balancing basic and applied research. EMBO Reports, 3(1), 2-4. |
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Readings are available through the Athabasca University Library journal databases. Search by journal title for quick results. |
Module 1 - Unit 2 Readings
Module 2 - Unit 1
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 6: Strategies of research design. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson |
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 7: Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement. In W. L. Neumann Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson |
| Yilmaz, K. (2013). Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research traditions: Epistemological, theoretical, and methodological differences. European Journal of Education, 48(2), 311-325. |
| Supplementary Reading |
| Kemmis, S. (1993). Action research and social movement: A challenge for policy research. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1(1). (pdf) |
| McWilliam, E. (2004). W[h]ither practitioner research? The Australian Educational Researcher, 31(2), pp. 113–126. |
Module 2 - Unit 2
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 9: Experimental research. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 10: Survey Research. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 12: Analysis of quantitative data. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
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Rowntree, D. (1981). Statistics without tears: A primer for non-mathematicians. New York: Penguin. |
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Journal articles are available through the Athabasca University Library journal databases. Search by journal title for quick results. |
Module 3 - Unit 1
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 13: Field research and focus group research. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.) Hoboken: Pearson. |
| Conrad, D. (2002). Deep in the hearts of learners: Insights into the nature of online community. Journal of Distance Education, 17(1), 1-19. |
| Supplementary Reading |
| Brikci, N. & Green, J. (2007). A Guide to Using Qualitative Research Methodology. London: Medecins sans frontières. |
| Shuttleworth, M. (2008). Case study research design. Explorable: Think Outside the Box. |
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Many journal articles are available through the Athabasca University Library journal databases . Search by journal title for quick results. |
Module 3 - Unit 2
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 15: Analysis of qualitative data. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
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A Discussion with Prof Kathy Charmaz on Grounded Theory with Graham Gibbs |
| Supplementary Readings and Resources |
| Dr. Graham Gibbs on Grounded Theory – 11 videos: |
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Module 4 - Unit 1
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 5: How to Review the Literature Review and Conduct Ethical Studies. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
| University of Manitoba Libraries (2006). Suggestions for writing critical reviews of journal articles. |
| Kuyper, B. J. (1991) Bringing up scientists in the art of critiquing research. BioScience, 41 (4). |
| Shuchman, M. (2005). The drug trial: Nancy Olivieri and the scandal that rocked the Hospital for Sick Children. Random House of Canada Limited. |
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| Athabasca University Research Ethics Board website |
| Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Procedures |
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Many journal articles are available through the Athabasca University Library journal databases . Search by journal title for quick results. |
Module 4 - Unit 2
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Neuman, W. L. (2020). Chapter 16: Writing the research report and the politics of social research. In W. L. Neuman Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (8th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson. |
| McGreal, R. (2004). Stealing the goose: Copyright and learning. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 5(3). pp. 1-16. |
| Hallinan, M. T. (1996). Bridging the gap between research and practice. Sociology of Education, 69, 131-134 (extra issue), |
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Many journal articles are available through the Athabasca University Library journal databases. Search by journal title for quick results. |