Research literature review in educational technology. Practice in reviewing, evaluating, and synthesizing current research in selected areas through the process of writing a literature review.
Athena Title
Review of Educ Techno Research
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDIT 7630
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
EDIT 6100 or EDIT 6100E or ERSH 4200/6200 or ERSH 4200E/6200E or ERSH 4200H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Formulate research questions to guide a literature review
Identify theoretical foundations for the research review
Locate credible sources that address a particular research question
Evaluate and summarize key findings in each identified source
Identify themes pertaining to findings and the overall research review
Synthesize research findings and present findings for discussion
Prepare a report of the research review in a format accepted by a peer-reviewed journal
Topical Outline
Describing different types of research questions to guide a research review
Formulating of research questions for a review of the research literature
Linking research to theory in framing the literature review
Identifying theoretical foundations for specific research reviews
Determining credible sources relevant to a research review
Evaluating sources and research findings
Identifying areas of research agreement and disagreement in the sources reviewed
