University Library: RES/709: Research Conceptualization & Design: Week 2

Selection and Feasibility of a Researchable Topic

Byrne, D. (2017). Developing a researchable question. Project Planner.
James, E., & Slater, T. (2014). Chapter 2: Do you have an idea for a topic? In Writing your doctoral dissertation or thesis faster (pp. 22-34). SAGE Publications.
Standards for reporting on empirical social science research in AERA publications: American Educational Research Association. (2006). Educational Researcher, 35(6), 33–40.
Oplatka, I. (2021). Eleven pitfalls in qualitative research: Some perils every emerging scholar and doctoral student should be aware of! The Qualitative Report, 26(6), 1881-1890.

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