ADS830: Advanced Qualitative Research
Assignments completed in ADS830 fulfilled PhD standards four, five, and seven. Below you will find links to an article critique, as well as a final paper and presentation using qualitative methods to develop a research proposal, research questions, and a data analysis strategy utilizing purposive group interviews guided by self-determination theory to examine supplemental instruction as a viable academic support model for educational equity.
Course Description
This course is designed to provide doctoral candidates with theoretical and practical preparation in qualitative research. Course work will include methodology for conducting historical, philosophical, ethnographic, and action research. Candidates will become familiar with the ethics of qualitative research, especially the protocols for dealing with human subjects. They will be provided with hands-on experiences in studying archives and original sources, conducting interviews, and observing subjects. Candidates will be expected to actively participate in a class qualitative research project.