Course Description
Design, implementation, and evaluation of scholarly inquiry in workforce education. Focus on theory and literature to justify problems; appropriate research designs; selection of appropriate data analysis; and determination of quality of research. Students will discuss, apply, and evaluate key elements and strategies involved in development and dissemination of research proposals.
Athena Title
Research Des and Method WFED
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in WFED 9200E
Prerequisite
WFED 9100
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Participants who successfully complete this course should have prepared substantial portions of their research proposal that will serve as a basis for the complete dissertation proposal (Chs 1, 2, 3 inclusive). Participants have two options to complete this goal. The first option requires completion of Chapters 1 (Introduction) and 3 (Methods) of the research proposal. A second option requires an extensive written review of the literature that would serve as the basis of Chapter 2. While you are free to choose either option (during first class meeting), I strongly recommend selection of the first option (Chs. 1 and 3) for several reasons that will be discussed in class. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have had an opportunity to: 1. Identify the structure and key elements of a research (dissertation) proposal. 2. Develop several drafts of selected sections of their dissertation research proposal. 3. Discuss with colleagues successful strategies and problems to avoid during the writing process. 4. Gain some experience in critiquing the scholarly writings of current research literature. 5. Present a completed scholarly proposal to colleagues for feedback.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. 1. Elements of successful research papers, dissertations, and scholarly presentations 2. Introduction/Context/Rationale 3. Research problems, questions and objectives 4. Using theory in identifying variables and developing sound research designs 5. Methods included in research proposals 6. Presentation of scholarship
Syllabus
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