DPLS 723--Qualitative Research: Theory and Design--3 credits
Summer 2001

Course Description Course Objectives Learning Activities Web Based Syllabus Assessment and Grading Required Texts

BLACKBOARD LINK Blackboard Information and Login Instructions Bibliography and On-line Resources

Sessions and Assignments Advanced Session 1: June 25 Session 2: July 2 Session 3: July 6

Session 4: July 9 Session 5: July 16 Session 6: July 23 Session 7: July 30

Reading Assignment

Bowen, Kathryn. The Sin of Omission-Punishable by Death to Internal Validity: An Argument for Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods to Strengthen Internal Validity. http://trochim.human.cornell.edu/gallery/bowen/hss691.htm. Her links to discussions of concepts like internal and external validity are especially interesting.

Written Assignment
(a) Revised draft of your 5 - 10 page paper on the RAP activity.  Bring to class two copies of the assignment.
(b) Research design. Between 2 - 4 pages. Rationale for the use of qualitative research for the topic and specific attention to the choice of one or more approaches.  Bring one copy to class.

Class Activities

Class will be at my house.  We will combine class with a potluck meal.  Address 1249 S. Wall St., Cliff-Park section of Spokane.  House is at the corner of 13th and Wall.  Go south on Monroe to 14th (light), turn left, go one block to Wall, turn left.  House is on the right, metal gates, hedge, grey with cream trim. If you need transportation, please contact the instructor.

Class presentations by groups or individuals on RAP reports.

Individual presentation on proposed research design.

Class discussion on the relevance, or lack thereof, of the assigned materials and activities.

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