Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative & quantitative approaches (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Davitz, J. R., & Davitz, L. L. (1996). Evaluating research proposals: A guide for the behavioral sciences (Rev. ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.
Lyne, L.S. (2006). A Cross Section of Educational Research: Journal Articles
for Discussion and Evaluation (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing.
Note: There are several readings from other texts and from journals. Copies are available on the Blackboard site under Course Documents..