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Research Design Mini Series
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Success in academic research begins long before data is collected. This mini-series provides a foundational roadmap for students and doctoral candidates navigating the complex process of research design. By breaking down the structural elements of a study, these videos help scholars move from broad interests to a concrete, defensible plan of action. The journey starts with epistemology, exploring how our philosophical beliefs about knowledge and reality dictate the entire research framework. From there, we transition into inquiry strategies, examining how to align your overarching goals with specific qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. This sequence ensures that your research methodologies are not just tools, but logical extensions of your core inquiry. Finally, the series offers an in-depth look at action research, a practical and powerful framework for those looking to solve problems within their own professional environments. Whether you are finalizing a dissertation proposal or conducting an independent study, understanding these layers of design will help you produce work that is both rigorous and meaningful.
ResearchResearch Design: Part 1 - The Impact of Epistemology on Research Design
Before diving into data collection or selecting a specific methodology, every researcher must grapple with th…
ResearchResearch Design: Part 2 - Inquiry Strategies
Choosing an inquiry strategy is one of the most pivotal decisions in the research process, yet it is often wh…
ResearchResearch Design: Part 3 - Research Methodologies
In this third installment of our series on research design, we dive into the practical core of any scholarly…
ResearchResearch Design: Part 4 - Action Research
Action research offers a unique approach to inquiry where the researcher isn't just a detached observer, but…