Course Description
Integration of theoretical construction in research design and analysis into practical application to science education research, both published and proposed.
Athena Title
RESEARCH SEMINAR
Non-Traditional Format
Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Topics for ESCI 8990 rotate every 4 semesters. Course objectives and outcomes are determined by the faculty instructor. Topics include: Scholarly Writing, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Multicultural Science Education Research, and Educatioanl Inquiry Example: The following objectives guide ESCI 8990: Scholarly Writing 1. Develop/refine the skills necessary to produce a quality piece of scholarly writing, including the ability to write quality: --research papers synopsize a study into an abstract frame researchable questions and articulate a problem statement, rationale and significance (introduction, purpose of study) coherently synthesize literature relevant to a particular topic (literature review) articulate and substantively support data patterns with evidence (findings section) develop a meaningful summary of a study and discuss reasonable discussion and implications accurately construct a reference list according to APA standards. (Time permitting, we also may examine and work on writing grants, theoretical papers, and/or research reviews.) 2. Develop/refine the skills to read and critically evaluate science education research.
Topical Outline
Topics for ESCI 8990 rotate every 4 semesters. For example, the specific topics addressed in ESCI 8990: Scholarly wiriting include: * Identifying parts of a research article * Framing a research question and writing a purpose statement * Writing an abstract * Writing an implications and conclusions section * Writing and presenting a literature review * Constructing an accurate reference list based on APA standards * Developing a findings section based on “ghost” data
Syllabus
Public CV