Asia Graduate School of Theology

ASIA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

Ed.D. Counseling

RES933 Social Science Research (2 units)

(Dissertation writing: Topic, Method, Format and Proposal writing)

Course Description

A study of the essential elements in the development of a dissertation. Topics to be considered are:

dissertation requirements and approval forms
schedule, time management, motivation
research topics and problem
literature search, organizing and selecting references
formulation of a conceptual framework
research design (selecting a methodology and a population)
analyzing results
organization and structure
flow, writing style, editing, craftsmanship
selecting and working with an advisor and committee members

Through the facilitation of guided group interaction, it is expected that the student will have the understanding required to successfully complete a dissertation and will have developed a draft of a dissertation proposal by the end of the course.

Recommended Resources

American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6thed.). Washington, DC: Author.

American Psychological Association (2001). APA - Style Helper 3.0: Software for new writers in the Behavioral Sciences.Washington, DC: Author.

Required Reading

Assorted brief resources.

Asia Graduate School of Theology.Dissertation guidelines for Ed.D.programs.Manila, Philippines: Author.

Cone, John D. & Foster, Sharon L. (2006).Dissertations and theses: From start to finish (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: APA.

Recommended Reading

Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. C., & Williams, J. M. (2003).The craft of research (2nded.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, pp. 3 - 107 (Prologue, chapters. 1 - 6).

Kazdin, A. E. (1992). Drawing valid inferences from case studies. In A. E. Kazdin, A.E. (Ed.), Methodological issues and strategies in clinical research (pp. 475 -490). Washington, DC:

American Psychological Association.

Long, T. J., Convey, J. J., & Chwalek, A. (1988). Completing dissertations in the behavioral sciences and education: A systematic guide for graduate students. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp. 20 - 38, 67 - 110, 132 - 170 (chapters 2, 5 - 7, 9 - 10).

Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion (2nded.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp. 1 - 31, 125 - 137 (chapters 1 - 2 , 9).

Mahrer, A. R. (1992). Discovery-oriented psychotherapy research: Rationale, aims, and methods.In A. E. Kazdin, A.E. (Ed.), Methodological issues and strategies in clinical research (pp. 63 - 83).Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

McLeod, J. (2001). How to do qualitative research.In J. Mcleod, Qualitative research in counseling and psychotherapy (pp. 130 - 160; ch. 9).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

McLeod, J. (2001). Qualitative inquiry as ABricolage.@ In J. Mcleod, Qualitative research in counseling and psychotherapy (pp. 119 - 129; ch. 8).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Sheatsley, P. B. (1983). Questionnaire construction and item writing. In P. H. Rossi (Ed.), Handbook of survey research (pp. 195 - 230). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

VandeCreek, L., Bender, H., & Jordan, M. R. (2008).Research in pastoral care and counseling: Quantitative and qualitative approaches.Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock.

Assignments

For all papers, APA (6th ed.) referencing is required. Any paper submitted which is not APA compliant will be failed and returned without being read.
Papers are to be in Times New Roman, double spaced and typed.
All reading and assignments must be completed and submitted in order to pass the course.

NOTE:

The following requirements must be done sequentially.
Since this is a core course in the program all requirements for this course must be completed before you may write Comprehensive Exams.
The instructor/s will be available, by appointment, to discuss any aspect of your dissertation. This may be done individually or in small groups.
The instructor/s will also be available at other times for informal discussion but the student should only proceed with specific directions for the dissertation if they have received approval from both instructors.

Required reading (complete the reading and submit the reading slip prior to proceeding with assignments).

A set of assignments that build on each other. They must be submitted sequentially and only after having received approval from the instructor/s to proceed to the next phase.

Assignment 1: Defining the significance of a topic (handout)

Important:

The topic needs to be counseling related. Pure sociological or psychological topics will not be accepted.
It needs to be an empirical study. Archival or theoretical work alone will not be accepted.
The topic needs to have a clinical (assessment or treatment) focus, or a prevention intervention focus.

Assignment 2: Dissertation topic, research questions and research problems (2 - 4 pages)

Assignment 3: Methodology, Population and Sample, Instruments, Data Analysis Procedures including your rationale for each (5 - 10 pages)

Assignment 4: Summary of your Rationale for your Dissertation Topic and Methodology (handout)

Assignment: 5: Preliminary Bibliography (including at least 50 references) and a description of how you plan to access enough of the literature to build a substantial literature review

Assignment 6: Prospectus (see AGST Guidelines)

Assignment 7: Tentative suggestions for Advisor and Committee members, Tentative Schedule (handout), and Budget

Assignment 8: Draft Proposal (including all the sections and content of a final proposal)

Presentation of Draft Proposal to a group (mock defense)

The final course requirement is to orally present and defend your approved draft proposal to a group of your classmates (at least 4), and to the instructor/s. Your classmates will submit written evaluations using an evaluation form provided.

Selected references

Dissertation Writing

American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5thed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. C., & Williams, J. M. (2003).The craft of research (2nded.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

Arboleda, C. R. (1998). Writing a thesis proposal. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Book Store.

Campbell, W. G., Ballou, S. V., & Slade, C. (1991). Forms and style: Theses, reports, term papers.Quezon City, Philippines: New Galaxie Press.

Castillo, F. S. (2001). Modern concepts on thesis and dissertation writing.Manila, Philippines: Booklore Publishing.

Davis, G. B., & Parker, C. A. (1979).Writing the doctoral dissertation: A systematic approach. New York : Barron's Educational Series.

Leki, I. (1995). Academic writing: Exploring processes and strategies. New York: St. Martin's Press.

Leveriza, J. P. (1997). Thesis writing: A practical guide.Quezon City, Philippines: New Day.

Librero, F. (1993).How to write a thesis proposal some practical guidelines.Laguna, Philippines: Institute of Development Communication, U.P. Los Banos College of Agriculture.

Long, T. J., Convey, J. J., & Chwalek, A. (1988). Completing dissertations in the behavioral sciences and education: A systematic guide for graduate students. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Madsen, D. (1983). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion (2nded.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Manlapaz, E. Z., Francisco, M. E. N., & Manlapaz, R. L. (1995).The Anvil guide to research paper writing: A step-by-step guide. Pasig City, Philippines: Anvil.

Meloy, Judith M. (2002). Writing the qualitative dissertation: Understanding by doing.Mahwah: New Jersey: Lawerence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Polo, E. P. (1994). Writing proposals: A concise guide.Manila, Philippines: UST Publishing House.

Rivera, M. M. (1999). Dissertation/Thesis writing manual. Quezon City, Philippines: Katha Publishing.

Rivera, M. M., & Rivera, R. V. (1996). Practical guide to thesis and dissertation writing. Quezon City, Philippines: Katha Publishing.

Sanchez, L. B. (1986). Developing and evaluating a research proposal, master's thesis, doctoral dissertation. Cubao, Q. C., Philippines: Great Books.

Turabian, K. L. (1973). A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations (4thed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

University of Santo Tomas Graduate School (1995).Thesis writing guide for UST graduate school. Manila, Philippines: UST Press.

General References on Research

Ardales, V. B. (1992). Basic concepts and methods in research. Quezon City, Philippines: Great Books.

Babbie, E. L. (1986). The practice of social research.Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Bailey, K. D. (1994). Methods of social science research (4th ed.). New York: Free Press.

Barber, T. X. (1976). Pitfalls in human research: Ten pivotal points.New York: Pergamon Press.

Booth, W. C., & Colomb, G. G., and Williams, J. M. (1995).The craft of research. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

Borg, W. R. (1983). Educational research: An introduction. New York : Longman.

Borg, W. R., & Gall, M. D. (1989).Educational research: An introduction. New York : Longman.

Catane, J. A. (2000). Conducting research: A practical application. Quezon City, Philippines: JMC Press.

Creswell, J. W. (1994). Research design: Qualitative & quantitative approaches.Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Ember, C. R., & Ember, M. (2001).Cross-cultural research methods. Walnut Creek, CA: Altamira Press.

Fraenkel, J. R., & Wallen, N. E. (1994).How to design and evaluate research in education. Quezon City, Philppines: New Galaxie Press.

Goods, W. J., Hatt, P. K. (1952). Methods in social research. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Gorden, R. (1992). Basic interviewing skills. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock.

Guerrero, S. H. (1999). Gender-sensitive and feminist methodologies: A handbook for health and social researchers.Quezon City, Philippines: University Center for Women's Studies, University of the Philippines.

Heiman, G. W. (1999). Research methods in psychology (2nded.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

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VandeCreek, L., Bender, H., & Jordan, M.R. (1994).Research in pastoral care and counseling: Quantitative and qualitative approaches.Journal of Pastoral Care Publications.

Quantitative Research

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Qualitative Research

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Bogdan, R., & Biklen, S. (1992). Qualitative Research for Education. Boston, MA: Allyn &Bacon.

Creswell, J. W. (1998). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2000). The handbook of qualitative research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Erickson, F. (1992).Ethnographic microanalysis of interaction. In M. LeCompte, et. al. (Eds.), The handbook of qualitative research in education (chapter 5). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

Fetterman, David. M. 1989.Ethnography Step by Step.Newbury Park: Sage.

Gee, J. P. (1992). Discourse analysis. In M. LeCompte, et. al. (Eds.), The handbook of qualitative research in education (chapter 6). San Diego,CA: Academic Press.

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