A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research was written to guide candidates through the doctoral process as they strive to solve a specific problem or improve a practice in a real educational setting. Applied research incorporates a multimethod design that includes both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis strategies. This step-by-step approach to doctoral research is what makes this book unique.

This book was written to teach the novice researcher how to conduct a review of the current scholarly literature. Students will learn how to identify scholarly sources, how to analyze and synthesize the sources, and how to write a review of the current state of the scholarly literature on a research topic. Additionally, how to write a theoretical framework to explain a research topic is provided. 

A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research features a thorough explanation of frequently used quantitative designs and statistics in social science research. The guide assists in selecting the appropriate design and statistic and provides model write-ups of rationales for each design and statistic. Additional models are provided for writing up results of statistical analyses.    

This title is part of a Step-By-Step book series designed to teach teach the novice researcher how to…

This book is designed to introduce the novice researcher to four research designs: qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and applied. Each design is described in sufficient detail for the novice researcher to gain a fundamental understanding of the methodologies of each of the four research methods. This book is intended to provide a foundation for each of the four research designs, but it is not intended to provide all the information required to conduct research using each of the four research methods.

Features of this book are designed to support the novice researcher and…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Communication Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the process of conducting communication research. The result is a communication research dissertation that contains the details of a specific topic in communication and implications based on the data collection and analysis results. This step-by-step approach to doctoral research is what makes this book unique.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing an IEP was written to clearly explain the IEP process and to complete an IEP. Topics include lawful requirements, present level of academic achievement and functional performance, measurable annual goals, accommodations, modifications, assessments, services, least restrictive environment, transition plans, a functional behavior assessment, and a behavior intervention plan. The readers is guided, step-by-step, through writing an IEP.

Written from the perspective of an educator with over 25 years of experience working with students receiving various levels of special education services, Planning, Writing, and Implementing an IEP: A Christian Approach goes far beyond completing paperwork and conducting meetings, and addresses the comprehensive nature of the IEP process.

In addition, the publication approaches the IEP process from a Christian perspective, reminding the reader to look at each IEP as an opportunity to serve a family by providing hope and a vision for the student’s education…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Ministry Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the process of conducting ministry research for the purpose of solving a problem, improving a practice, implementing a solution, or narrowing a gap in the current scholarly literature. The result of this research is a ministry research manuscript, which is often called a dissertation, capstone project, or thesis that contains the details of…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Mixed-Methods Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the process of conducting mixed-methods research. Three mixed-methods designs are described using a step-by-step process and include convergent, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential. Details are provided to defend the research proposal and the defense of the final research manuscript, as well as how to transition a dissertation for potential publication in the scholarly literature.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the qualitative dissertation research process. The qualitative…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research was written to guide candidates through the doctoral process as they strive to solve a specific problem or improve a practice at a specific site. Applied research incorporates a multimethod design that includes both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis strategies. This step-by-step approach to doctoral research is what makes this book unique.

Mind Over Matter: Exploring Critical Thinking Skills is curriculum written to teach students the skills they need to collect data, analyze data, search for facts, and think for themselves. Students are bombarded with information, much of which is inaccurate, misleading, and even hurtful. This curriculum is designed to teach students to think critically and make wise decisions based on evidence.

Students will learn through The Five R’s as they:
Receive information,
Research information,
R…

Game Changer: Exploring Christ-Centered Critical Thinking Skills is curriculum written to teach students the skills they need to approach their thought processes from a biblical and Christ-centered approach. Students will learn to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves with the Bible as their guide. Students are bombarded with information, much of which is inaccurate, misleading, and even hurtful. This curriculum is designed to teach students to think critically and make wise decisions based on evidence.

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This curriculum is designed to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves. This curriculum is also designed to support the social and emotional needs of today’s teen. Socially, this curriculum helps students and teachers build relationships with specifically designed interactions, activities, and lessons. Positive social interactions require healthy relationships. This curriculum is designed to get students talking to one another by using strategies targeting teamwork, collaboration, compassion, and empathy. Emotionally, students learn strategies to talk…

This curriculum is designed to teach students the skills they need to approach their thought processes from a biblical and Christ-centered perspective. Students will learn to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves with the Bible as their guide.

This curriculum is also designed to support the social and emotional needs of today’s teen. Socially, this curriculum helps students and teachers build relationships with specifically designed interactions, activities, and lessons. Positive social interactions require healthy relationships. This curriculum…

Mind Over Matter: Critical Thinking Skills is curriculum written to teach students the skills they need to collect data, analyze data, search for facts, and think for themselves. Students are bombarded with information, much of which is inaccurate, misleading, and even hurtful. This curriculum is designed to teach students to think critically and make wise decisions based on evidence.

Students will learn through The Five R’s as they:
Receive information,
Research information,
Restructure…

Game Changer: Christ-Centered Critical Thinking Skills is curriculum written to teach students the skills they need to approach their thought processes from a biblical and Christ-centered approach. Students will learn to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves with the Bible as their guide. Students are bombarded with information, much of which is inaccurate, misleading, and even hurtful. This curriculum is designed to teach students to think critically and make wise decisions based on evidence.

Students will learn…

Your students are about to begin a fun adventure to learn critical-thinking skills, which will have a profound impact on their lives. Critical-thinking skills promote independent thinking, wise decision-making, problem-solving, and other life skills that will guide your students through real-life situations. The lessons in this book teach students critical thinking skills in an engaging, encouraging, and entertaining way. Enjoy the adventure with your students.

Each lesson is designed to teach critical-thinking skills using 5 Rs:

• Receive
• Research
• …

Your students are about to begin a fun adventure to learn critical-thinking skills, which will have a profound impact on their lives. Critical-thinking skills promote independent thinking, wise decision making, problem solving, and other life skills that will guide your students through real-life situations. The lessons in this book teach students critical thinking skills in an engaging, encouraging, and entertaining way. Enjoy the adventure with your students.

Public and Private School Administration: An Overview in Christian Perspective provides a resource compatible with the mission of universities that seek to prepare educators for service in public, private, and Christian schools. It speaks to the practical-mindedness of administrators while also grounding best practices in theory, research, and biblical principles. For readers who view school administration not only as service to students, parents, and faculty but also as service to God, this book will serve to affirm their calling. It provides an overview of both…

It is important to identify what is and what is not acceptable in our 21st century schools.

Professionalism in Education enlightens pre-service and newer teachers to prepare for their first years of teaching and creates an atmosphere that engages and exudes that of favorable practice and behavior. This text enables all practitioners to consider suitable interaction with students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues.

Professionalism in Education:

• provides information to preservice teachers on how to conduct…