Purpose: The objective of this article is to provide an analysis of articles in Education Administration Quarterly (EAQ) over the 25-year period 1979-2003.
Approach: The approach is document analysis.
Findings: Information is presented on four key themes: (a) types of articles published; (b) methodologies employed; (c) topic areas emphasized; and (d) books and articles exerting considerable influence.
Implications: Based on publication patterns, questions are framed that could help shape editorial policy in EAQ. In addition, areas of work that merit greater attention are noted.
Bates, R. (1980, spring). Educational administration, the sociology of science, and the management of knowledge. Educational Administration Quarterly, 16(2), 1-20.
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Campbell, R.F. (1979, fall). A critique of the Educational Administration Quarterly. Educational Administration Quarterly, 15(3), 1-19.
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Dreiser, T. (1920). Hey rub-a-dub-dub: A book of the mystery and terror and wonder of life. New York: Boni and Liveright.
Haas, E.A., Hyle, K., Jordan, K.S., & Kearney, C.P. (2007). Assessing influence on the field: An analysis of citations to Educational Administration Quarterly, 1979-2003. Educational Administration Quarterly, 43(4).
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Johnson, B., & Turner, L.A. (2003). Data collection strategies in mixed methods research . In A. Tashakkori & C. Teddlie (Eds.), Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (pp. 297-319). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Murphy, J., & Vriesenga, M. (2004). Research on preparation programs in educational administration: An analysis. Columbia, MO: University Council for Educational Administration.
