11.12.2012

Suggested Outline for Dissertation Mixed Methods

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

Background

Conceptual Underpinnings for the Study

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Research Questions

Hypotheses

Limitations, Assumptions, and Design Controls

Definition of Key Terms

Summary



CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Topics

Summary



CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Problem and Purpose Overview

Research Questions

Research Hypotheses

Population and Sample

Human Subjects Protection

Data Collection and Instrumentation

subheading - Data Sources (quantitative and qualitative)

subheading - Instruments

subheading - Timeline for Data Collection

Data Analysis

Summary



CHAPTER 4

ANALYSIS OF DATA

Introduction

Organization of Data Analysis

Theoretical Lens

Presentation of Descriptive Characteristics of Respondents

Research Questions and Associated Hypotheses

Analysis of Data

Summary



CHAPTER 5

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND IMPLICATIONS

Introduction

Summary of the Study

Findings

Conclusions

Implications

Future Research

Summary..

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The Child

The Child

Looking Back

“Yet listen carefully. Look back at where the child has come from. See the path his feet have always chosen.” (Hymes, 1953, p.9).
Throughout this semester I have done much reading, thinking and re-defining my philosophy of early childhood education and what I have discovered is my foundation for life is still rooted within the social and cultural experiences of family and neighborhoods, although now my understanding is broader and more complex and my thoughts are wandering down different paths.