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 Discuss historical and contemporary contexts of dissertation research in graduate education

 Evaluate current contributions that shape dissertation methodology in graduate education

 Describe the focus, assumptions, and guiding principles of qualitative dissertation methodology

 Connect methodology work with doctoral program structures and student experiences and identify opportunities to develop research skills in program and professional contexts

 Apply a qualitative dissertation methodology chapter framework within the context of your dissertation study

Chapter Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the concept of the dissertation as a methodology—a genre of social science research with conventions that guide development and practice of dissertation studies. Moving directly into an exploration of the dissertation as a unique approach to conceptualizing, designing, and conducting research in the social and behavioral sciences, the chapter begins with a discussion of the historical and contemporary contexts of the dissertation and ends with a look at how institutional contexts and program type shape the focus, structure, and parameters of dissertations. Then, the chapter focuses on qualitative dissertation methodology from historical and technical perspectives, with an eye toward key characteristics and uses of qualitative methodology, methods, and procedures in dissertation research. At the end of the chapter, the basic framework of the book can be seen—a section-by-section approach to the development of a dissertation research methodology and methodology chapter. The emphasis throughout the chapter is on the connections between a study’s research foundations and methodological framework, making the case for the selection of specific design and rationalizing the choice of instruments and procedures.

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