Theory and various approaches and philosophies of research in design and merchandising. Critical evaluation and synthesis of scholarly literature.
Important Information
Final literature review is due by July 29, 2011.
Textbook and Materials
Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.
Required
- DM 501 Readings: On the S-drive, in "course information" folder (as noted in syllabus)
Not available at the CSU Bookstore - Reading and Understanding Research, 3rd Ed. (2010)
Locke, Lawrence F., Silverman, Stephen J., and Spiriduso, Waneen W.
ISBN: 978-14129-75742 - Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 4th Ed.
Galvan, Jose L.
ISBN: 978-1884585-86-8
Optional
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed. (2010)
American Psychological Association
ISBN: 978-1433805615
The book "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" is optional, but recommended.