1. Module 1: Introduction to Research
1.1. Students will become members of the class and familiarize themselves with the course syllabus and course calendar. They will explore the research process and compare/contrast qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
1.1.1. Narrated Presentations: The Process of Research & Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches
1.1.1.1. Textbook Reflection: Chapters 1 & 2
1.1.1.2. Research Discussion: Introduction to Research & Identifying a Research Topic
2. Module 4: Introduction to Quantitative Research
2.1. Students will explore qualitative research methodology, methods of gathering information, and principles of verisimilitude, reliability, and generalizability. They will also examine how to analyze and report findings in qualitative research.
2.1.1. Narrated Presentations: Qualitative Research Designs, Data Collection, and Analysis
2.1.1.1. Textbook Reflection: Chapters 6, 7 & 8
2.1.1.2. Research Discussion: Quantitative Design
3. Module 5: The Design and Analysis of Quantitative Studies
3.1. Students will consider mixed methods designs, and action research as methods to improve practice, and will discuss how they may add a mixed methods approach to their own research design. They will also finalize their research proposal by articulating how they will proceed with implementing the study
3.1.1. Review Narrated Presentations: Qualitative Research Designs, Data Collection, and Analysis
3.1.1.1. Research Proposal: Quantitative Research Design
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5. Module 2: The Purpose and Background of a Study
5.1. Students will examine how to identify why a study is important, explore the necessary steps to conduct a review of the literature, and learn how to pose constructive research questions. They will begin their own Research Proposal by compose a statement of the problem, identify the purpose, begin work on a literature review, and draft research questions.
5.1.1. Narrated Presentations: The Research Problem, The Literature Reviews & Research Questions
5.1.1.1. Textbook Reflection: Chapters 3, 4 & 5
5.1.1.2. Research Discussion: Literature Review
5.1.1.3. Research Proposal: Statement of the Research Problem
6. Module 6: Introduction to Qualitative Research
6.1. Students will explore qualitative research methodology, methods of gathering information, and principles of verisimilitude, reliability, and generalizability. They will also examine how to analyze and report findings in qualitative research.
6.1.1. Narrated Presentations: Qualitative Research Designs, Data Collection, and Analysis
6.1.1.1. Textbook Reflection: Chapters 9, 10 & 11
6.1.1.2. Research Discussion: Qualitative Research
7. Module 3: Purpose Statements, Research Questions and Hypothesis Testing
7.1. Students will explore quantitative research designs, methods of sampling, principles of probability and measurement, the purpose and use of descriptive and inferential statistics. They will identify when and where each method should be used in a research study.
7.1.1. Review Narrated Presentations: The Research Problem, The Literature Reviews & Research Questions
7.1.1.1. Research Discussion: Posing Research Questions
7.1.1.2. Research Proposal: Literature Review
7.1.1.3. Research Proposal: Intent of the Study and Research Questions
8. Module 7: The Design and Analysis of Qualitative Studies
8.1. They will also examine how to analyze and report findings in qualitative research.
8.1.1. Review Narrated Presentations: Qualitative Research Designs, Data Collection, and Analysis
8.1.2. Research Proposal: Research Design
9. Module 8: Mixed-Methods Research and Conclusions of Research Reports
9.1. Students will consider mixed-methods research designs and define how they will combine methods within their own research. Students will identify the elements that comprise a conclusion and will complete their research proposal.
9.1.1. Narrated Presentations: Mixed Methods Designs, Action Research and Conclusions to Research Reports
9.1.1.1. Textbook Reflection: Chapters 12, 13 & 14
9.1.1.2. Research Discussion: Mixed Methods Design
9.1.1.3. Research Proposal: Conclusion