LibGuides: DHA-7108 v1: Lesson 2 Resources

Lesson 2 Resources

Review the resources listed below (and previously provided resources, as needed) to prepare for this week’s assignments.

DHA-7108 Assignment 2 Template
To successfully complete the assignment this week, use this chart provided.

Applied Research Design
Hedrick, T. E., Bickman, L., & Rog, D. J. (1993). Applied research design: A practical guide. Sage Publications, Inc.
Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Brown, M., & Hale, K. (2014). Applied research methods in public and nonprofit organizations (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Read Chapter 1, Overview and Context of the Research Process.
This chapter will provide you with a solid foundation of the applied research process, emphasizing that the research process is an iterative one. The book focuses on the field of public administration and can therefore be easily adapted to health administration.
Narrowing Your Dissertation Topic
Allen, B.A. (n.d.). Narrowing your dissertation topic: Purple toenails.
This whimsical yet informative PowerPoint will walk you through how to narrow your topic of interest for your applied dissertation. It discusses creating a research question and problem statement. The presentation also touches on various methodological approaches.

Potential DHA Applied Projects
This resource provides you with descriptions of possible project ideas. It is intended to help you better understand what your applied project might look like and entail to get you thinking about the type of project you may want to conduct. Review this document and refer to it often.