Course Description

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.

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Athena Title

MASTER'S RESEARCH

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Non-Traditional Format

Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

Developing the ability to identify problems of significance to the profession that are worthy of study Becoming familiar with basic constructs and terms related to understanding research studies Learning how to design and implement research studies Enhancing ability to translate interesting problems to researchable questions Developing preferred research methodologies Designing and implementing a research study, using either quantitative or qualitative methodologies Communicating results of the study in writing and in oral presentations

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Topical Outline

Problem analysis Information acquisition and processing models Establishing research organizational strategy Critiquing research designs Priorities in personal preferences regarding research areas of interest, and methodological approaches Communicating results

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