A Cross Section of Educational Research

Journal Articles for Discussion and Evaluation

 

• This collection of research articles emphasizes topics of interest to classroom teachers.
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The 38 research articles illustrate:

  • survey research,
  • quantitative content analysis,
  • correlational research,
  • true experimental research,
  • quasi-experimental research,
  • pre-experimental research,
  • single-subject research/behavior analysis,
  • causal-comparative research,
  • program evaluation,
  • qualitative research,
  • combined qualitative/quantitative research, and
  • meta-analysis,

• The lines in each article are numbered sequentially, making it easy to refer to specific parts of the article during classroom discussions.
• The availability of a single source of research articles is convenient and helps you avoid copyright infringement problems.
• Factual Questions at the end of each article allow students to check their comprehension.
• Questions for discussion stimulate classroom discussions of research methods.
• After answering the questions, students rate the quality of each article using 13 basic criteria. More detailed criteria in the Appendix may also be applied.
• Ideal for courses in which the primary goal is to learn how to evaluate research.
• Twenty-one different journals are represented in the 38 articles in this collection. Students see the diversity of educational research since the journals vary in their standards for publication.
• New to this edition: Thirteen new articles keep this popular research reader up-to-date.
 

A sample of professors' reactions:

"I have used this book for three years and find it perfect for my classes. I teach a basic graduate research class consisting of all teachers. These articles are more interesting to them than articles on other topics."
    — Ann Godfrey, University of Alabama

"This book helps to guide students through the process of becoming discerning consumers of educational research."
    — Stephanie A. Nugent, University of Phoenix,
         Southern University Campus

"Tightly constructed and relevant for both qualitative and quantitative research, this book will be a useful supplement for my research methods courses."
    — Wendy G. Troxel, Illinois State University

"Excellent, high-interest articles. Good models."
    — Barbara Dautrich, American International College

“This book offers a comprehensive yet user-friendly view of research studies in education. Through the use of interesting articles, students are able to examine studies and learn to be informed consumers of educational research.”
    — Cindy M. Casebeer, University of Texas, Pan American

“Lyne’s text is used to illustrate how research articles mirror the elements of a typical five-chapter master’s thesis. To this end, it is an excellent teaching tool.”
    — Kenneth Stichter, California State University, Fullerton

“Works very well in an introductory master’s research course. Good variety in research types, grade-level interests, and studies.”
    — L. Whitney, California State University, Long Beach
 

This collection is of special interest to teachers who are learning research methods.

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