LibGuides: DCP-8002: Lesson 1 Resources

Lesson 1 Required Resources

Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Nachmias, D. (2015). Research methods in the social sciences (8th ed.). Worth Publishers.

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module. Refer to this text as needed throughout the course if no specific readings are indicated.

Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem
Ellis, T. J., & Levy, Y. (2008). Framework of problem-based research: a guide for novice researchers on the development of a research-worthy problem. Informing Science: The International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline, 11, 17.
The Ellis and Levy article provides a thoughtful technique for conceptualizing a research topic and related research problem.
Eight Domains of Phenomenology and Research Methods
Larsen, H. G. (2023). Eight domains of phenomenology and research methods. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003270058
This textbook is a thorough resource to refer to throughout the course as you prepare assignments.

Problem Gap Matrix Template
Use this template for the second deliverable for Assignment 1.