As I have been investigating and pondering DL doctoral opportunities, I have found that most programs, whether DL or resident, require courses in research methods and in the design of a doctoral research project. Anyone know of good resources for independent study in these areas? Books or web sources or individual courses, etc.? I’m looking at the possibility of research-only, and I need some help in these areas. I’ll start researching such resources myself, but I would certainly appreciate the benefit of other folks’ knowledge and experience. Thanks kindly, All.
How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation David Sternberg St Martin's Press 1981 Successful Dissertations and Theses David Madsen Jossey-Bass 1991 Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches John W. Cresswell Sage Publications 1994 Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods Michael Q. Patton Sage Publications 1996 Statistics Without Tears Derek Rowntree Prentice Hall 1981 "These are a few of my favorite things...."
Thanks kindly, Rich. Yesterday I found online "Timo's Reviews of Research and Doctoral Dissertation Advice Guides" by Prof. Timo Salmi of the Univ. of Vaasa, Helsinki. It's quite extensive, with the author's comments about each publication.
Timo's Reviews of Research and Doctoral Dissertation Advice Guides Timo's Reviews of Research and Doctoral Dissertation Advice Guides
