LibGuides: PSY648: Module 1

Lesson 1

Now that we all agree, let’s talk epistemology: a commentary on the invited articles
Whaley, D. E., & Krane, V. (2011). Now that we all agree, let's talk epistemology: a commentary on the invited articles. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 3 (3), 394-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.607186
While understanding quantitative vs. qualitative is important, this article urges readers to think beyond the methodology and look into what epistemology is.

Research paradigms and meaning making: A primer
APA Citation: Krauss, S. (2015). Research paradigms and meaning making: A primer. The Qualitative Report. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1831
The paper aims to provide an introduction to research methodologies, coupled with a discussion on how meaning making actually occurs through qualitative data analysis.

Textbook: Chapter 5

Thomas, J., Nelson, K., & Silverman, S. (2023). Research methods in physical activity (8th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Textbook: Chapter 2

Thomas, J., Nelson, K., & Silverman, S. (2023). Research methods in physical activity (8th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Scholars before researchers: On the centrality of the dissertation literature review in research preparation
Boote, D. N., & Beile, P. (2005). Scholars before researchers: On the centrality of the dissertation literature review in research preparation. Educational Researcher, 34(6), 3–15. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189x034006003
Acquiring the skills and knowledge required to be education scholars, and be able to analyze and synthesize the research in a field of specialization, should be the focal, integrative activity in graduate education.