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Blending
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
in Theses and Dissertations
R. Murray Thomas
2003
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
corwinpress.com
This comprehensive guide discusses a wide array of research
methods, the strengths and limitations of each, and how they can be effectively
combined. It offers 20 examples of
theses and dissertations that successfully mix methods, plus tips on how to
collect data, interpret results, and publish findings.
Doctorate
Recipients from United States Universities:
Summary Report 2000
T.Hoffer, B. Dugoni, A. Sanderson, S. Sederstrom, R.
Ghadialy, & P. Rocque
Published by: National Opinion Research Center, Chicago,
Illinois
norc.uchicago.edu/issues/docdata.htm
This report gives the results of data collected in the
Survey of Earned Doctorates, conducted for six federal agencies, NSF, NIH,
USED, NEH, USDA and NASA by NORC.
Finding Your Perfect Work: The New Career Guide
to Making a Living, Creating a Life
Paul and Sarah Edwards
1996
Jeremy P.
Tarcher/Putnam
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
www.penguinputnam.com
Internet Handbook for
Writers, Researchers, and Journalists
Mary McGuire, Linda Stilborne, Melinda
McAdams, and Laurel Hyatt
1997.
ISBN 1-57230-332-8
The Guilford Press
New York, New York 10012
http://www.guilford.com
Written specifically for writers, researchers,
journalists, and students, this handy resource helps novice and experienced
computer users take full advantage of Internet and World Wide Web
capabilities. Bursting with helpful
graphics, sample web pages, and hints and tips in the margins, the book
demonstrates how to:
- Develop and
trouble shoot effective Internet search strategies
- Avoid unnecessary library trips
- Generate leads and make contacts by posting
queries to mailing lists
- Cite online
references appropriately, and steer clear of copyright trouble
- Access hundreds of newspapers around the
world
- Write effectively for publication online.
Online
Updates – A special website
maintained by the authors will provide ongoing updates to the information
contained in the book, keeping readers current on important resources.
Humor Project, Inc.
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Dr. Joel Goodman is the
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- Laughing Matters Magazine
- A speaker bureau
- Annual international conferences
They are the leading organization in the world "focusing on
the positive power of humor and creativity."
Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY)
Buros Institute of Mental Measurements
University of Nebraska Press
901 North 17th Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0520
Phone: (402) 472-3581 e-mail: pressmail@unl.edu
nebraskapress.unl.edu
Most university libraries have this text
as a reference. The Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) contains tests and
measurements listings with critical reviews of tests. A comprehensive set of
consumer-oriented test reviews, the MMY provides evaluative information to
promote and encourage informed test selection. The basic elements of a typical
MMY entry include descriptive information, one or two professional reviews, and
an extensive list of references to pertinent literature.
Mastering APA Style:
Student's Workbook and Training Guide
1994.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, Fifth Edition
2001.
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Tests in Print (TIP)
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English- language tests currently in print.
In addition, TIP functions as an index for the entire MMY series by
directing readers to the appropriate volume(s) for reviews of specific
tests. Tests in Print can be utilized to determine the availability of a
test; then the appropriate MMY column can be referenced for critical, candid
information about the merits of that test.
TIP also contains a reference list of professional literature providing
useful information about a specific test.
CONFERENCES
American
Psychological Association
For information:
APA Convention Office
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-6020
Connected
Classroom Conference: This is the professional development event of
choice for educators who are striving to integrate the resources available
online into their instructional
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Classroom Connect
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(800) 638-1639
www.classroom.com proflearn.classroom.com/ProfDev/conferences
Eastern
Psychological Association
For information
Roberta E. Dihoff
Rowan University
Department of Psychology
Glassboro NJ 08028
(856) 256-4500 ext.3783 E-mail: epaex@aol.com
National
Conference on the Adult Learner
Programs to Attract, Serve and Educate Adult Students
University of South Carolina
Continuing Education
937 Assembly Street, Suite 108
Columbia SC 29208
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Rocky
Mountain Psychological Association
To be announced
For information
Kenneth W. Nikels
Dean, Office of Graduate Studies and Research
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
NE 68849-1230
(308) 865-8500 E-mail: nikelsk@unk.edu
Southeastern
Psychological Association
For information
Department of Psychology
University of West Florida
Pensacola FL 32514
(850) 474-2070
Southwestern
Psychological Association
For information
Raymond Russin
Department of Psychology
Bethany College
421 North First Street
Lindsborg KS 67456
Southern
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To be announced
For information
David A. Washburn
Department of Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta GA 30303
(404) 244-5845 E-mail: dwashburn@gsu.edu
Western
Psychological Association
For information
www.westernpsych.org
or
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Tacoma WA 98406
INTERNET
Psychwatch.com
Online Resources for professionals in psychology
and psychiatry
Founded by: Fritz A. Galette, Ph.D. and Chris M.
Nuesell, Ph.D.
It includes: the Psychwatch Newsletter, links to
traumatic stress, & PTSD, grief, job listings, a conference page, and links
to many other great sites related to research and statistics.
JOURNALS/MAGAZINES
Science
Daily Magazine
This is a free, online magazine of the latest
research news in science, technology, and health.
41 Jo Mar Drive
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Phone/Fax: (212) 208-4509
e-mail:
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ORGANIZATIONS
American
Psychological Association (A.P.A.)
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(800) 364-2721
www.apa.org
This is the number one organization in psychology devoted to
practitioners/clinicians with many divisions, as well as, state and regional associations. Student memberships are available for
undergraduate and graduate collegians at significant discounts.
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www.aepp.org
The Association of Education Practitioners and Providers
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(775) 831-1399 Fax: (775) 831-1221 www.asgs.org
ASGS is a service organization for graduate students and
graduate-degree granting institutions.
ASGS services and products assist students to plan, initiate and
complete their theses or dissertations, produce the highest quality research,
write effectively in the proper editorial style, obtain their academic
degree(s), and improve their lives throughout the process.
They publish: (1) Thesis News, a news reference
bulletin; (2) Doc-Talk, an e-mail discussion list about doing a thesis; (3)
Directory of editors, statistical consultants, typists, etc.; and (4) Student
Surveys about major thesis problems.
Bookfinder
www.bookfinder.com
For hard-to-find and out-of-print books. They work with a number of new and used book
sellers and listing services, aggregating the holdings of over 20,000 different
book sellers on one search engine.
Booksearch, Inc.
P.O. Box 16392 Phone: (651) 292-1842
St. Paul, MN 55116 Fax: (651) 292-1742
For out-of-print and hard to find books. No fee
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Intercollegiate
Studies Institute
P.O. Box 4431
Wilmington DE 19807-0431
Phone: (800) 526-7022 Fax: (302) 652-1760
e-mail: subs@isi.org
www.isi.org
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a
non-profit, no-partisan, tax-exempt educational organization. Founded in 1953, ISI works "to educate
for liberty". ISI seeks to enhance
the rising generation's knowledge of our nation's founding principles, limited
government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, free enterprise, and
Judeo-Christian moral standards.
ISI Programs: Lecture Program,
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Publications, and Special Book Offers.
Free publications sampler available.
University Microfilms Inc. (Proquest)
300 N. Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Phone:
(734) 761-4700 Searches: (800)
521-0600 x3732
Searches of dissertations and/or theses
have no maximum number of key words. It can include up to 500 titles. Soft
bound copies available.
www.umi.com
PLAGIARISM
PREVENTION RESOURCES
Center
for Academic Integrity
An association of more than 225 institutions that
provides a forum for identifying and promoting the values of academic
integrity.
www.academicintegrity.org
What
is Plagiarism?
Georgetown University Honor Council.
www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagiarism.html
Avoiding
Plagiarism.
Office of Student Judicial Affairs at the
University of California Davis.
sja.ucdavis.edu/avoid.htm
TESTING/INSTRUMENTATION
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