NRS 5060 (Fall 2025)

• Sandberg, J., & Alvesson, M. (2021). Meanings of theory: Clarifying theory through typification. Journal of Management Studies, 58(2), 487-516.

• Clark, T., Foster, L., Sloan, L., & Bryman, A. (2022). Social research methods (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.

• Bickman, L., & Rog, D. J. (2009). The Sage handbook of applied social research methods (2nd ed.). Sage.

• Guthery, F. S. (2008). A primer on natural resource science. Texas A&M University Press.

• Strang, V. (2009). Integrating the social and natural sciences in environmental research: A discussion paper. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 11, 1–18.

• Mazzocchi, F. (2006). Western science and traditional knowledge: Despite their variations, different forms of knowledge can learn from each other. EMBO Reports, 7, 463-466.

• Holmes, A. G. D. (2020). Researcher positionality: A consideration of its influence and place in qualitative research. International Journal of Education, 8(4), 1-10.

• Baumrind, D. (1964). Some thoughts on ethics of research: After reading Milgram's behavioral study of obedience. American Psychologist, 19(6), 421-423.

• Milgram, S. (1964). Issues in the study of obedience: A reply to Baumrind. American Psychologist, 19(11), 848–852.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science. (1990). The nature of science. In Science for all Americans. Available at: https://www.project2061.org/publications/sfaa/online/chap1.htm 

• Wright, S., O'Brien, B. C., Nimmon, L., Law, M., & Mylopoulos, M. (2016). Research design considerations. Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 8(1), 97-98.

• Silver, E. J., & Wallen, K. E. (2025). Research design. In E. J. Silver & K. E. Wallen, Human dimensions of natural resources. Waveland Press.

• Moon, K., & Blackman, D. (2014). A guide to understanding social science research for natural scientists. Conservation Biology, 28(5), 1167–1177.

• Yilmaz, K. (2013). Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research traditions: Epistemological, theoretical, and methodological differences. European Journal of Education, 48(2), 311-325.

• Kivunja, C., & Kuyini, A. B. (2017). Understanding and applying research paradigms in educational contexts. International Journal of Higher Education, 6(5), 26-41.

• Lewontin, R., & Levins, R. (1998). How different are natural and social science? Capitalism Nature Socialism, 9(1), 85–89.

• Ford, E. D. (2002). Five processes of research planning. In E. D. Ford, Scientific method for ecological research (pp. 19-40). Cambridge University Press.

• Hung. P. Y., & Popp, A. (2009). Learning to do historical research: A primer on how to frame a researchable question. Available at: https://www.williamcronon.net/researching/questions.htm 

• Sandberg, J., & Alvesson, M. (2021). Meanings of theory: Clarifying theory through typification. Journal of Management Studies, 58(2), 487-516.

• Sutton, R. I., & Staw, B. M. (1995). What theory is not. Administrative Science Quarterly, 40, 317-384.

• Birdsong, M. H., Metcalf, A. L., Metcalf, E. C., Nesbitt, H. K., & Gude, J. A. (2024). The influence of social identity on attitudes toward wildlife. Conservation Biology, 38, e14243.

• Wallen, K. E. (2024). Show me the theory: Response to Birdsong et al. 2024. Conservation Biology, 38(6), e14379.

• Jaccard, J., & Jacoby, J. (2020). The nature of understanding. In J. Jaccard & J. Jacoby, Theory construction and model-building skills (pp. 7-21). Guilford Press.

• Shoemaker, P. J., Tankard, J. W., Lasorsa, D. L. (2004). Theoretical concepts. In P. J. Shoemaker, J. W. Tankard, & D. L. Lasorsa, How to build social science theories (pp. 15-35). Sage.

• Babbie, E. (2017). The basics of social research (7th Ed.). Cengage.

• Lamar, S., Burnham, M., Metcalf, A. L., Ebel, S. A., Graves, D. M., & Sundstrom, A. (2024). Understanding the hidden costs and benefits of living with grizzly bears in Montana. Society & Natural Resources, 37(9), 1378-1396.