MSL 687: Current Organizational Issues and Trends in Educational and Human Services

Here researchers will find library resources to complete the assignments in MSL 687.

Course Description:

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore current issues and trends in the context of their workplace. Changing social conditions, cultural influences, and ethical considerations are discussed in relation to educational and human services organizations. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

1. Northouse, P.G. & Lee, M. (2021). Leadership Case Studies in Education (3rd ed.) SAGE

2. Storey, J. (Ed.). (2016). Leadership in Organizations: Current issues and key trends (3rd ed.). Routledge.

Supplemental Material:

1. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 2020: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

2. Silvia, P. J. (2019). How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association.

3. Swales, J.and C. Feak. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Skills and Tasks. Michigan University Press.

a. Business Administration, Management, And Leadership: Business Administration, Management & Leadership Guide. 

b. The Practice of Leadership: http://thepracticeofleadership.net/

c. Three Star Leadership: https://www.threestarleadership.com/blog

d. **Education Resources: https://libguides.nova.edu/education

e. **Human Services Resources: https://libguides.nova.edu/c.php?g=265445&p=1774792

For Help with Literature Reviews: https://libguides.nova.edu/lit-reviews 

Steps for the literature review: https://libguides.nova.edu/c.php?g=112403&p=725818#s-lg-box-wrapper-2556418 

1. Select a review topic (focus! manageable!)

2. Search the literature.

3. Gather, read and analyzing the literature.

4. Write the review.

5. References.