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Course Summary
Course Number and Name
ITS 839 – Advanced Research Methods
Course Instructor
Professor Dr Jessica Schwartz
Email: [email protected]
Course Term and Delivery
Fall 2020 – MAIN
Residency Class Dates: October 2-4, 2020 (Washington, DC)
Class Room: Online via Blackboard Communicate
Catalog Course Description
The course is designed to provide doctoral students with an in-depth analysis of the methods and procedures of research used in the various subfields of education. Topics include conceptualizing research designs, writing research proposals, constructing measurement instruments, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and drawing inferences. Special attention is given to making sound decisions regarding the selection of appropriate designs and methods for investigating research questions. The student will develop a proposal that will serve as the first three chapters of student’s dissertation upon approval of the student’s advisor and program director.
Course Objectives
Course Learning Objectives
Describe the types of research designs
Explain the concept of literature review in research
Describe appropriate methodologies used in different research designs Describe ethical issues in research
Examine the process of drawing inferences in research
· Explain the components of a dissertation proposal
Course Structure
· Watch weekly lecture
· Participate in class discussion via iLearn forums
· Reading assigned texts
· Complete weekly homework assignments
University of the Cumberlands
School of Computer and Information Sciences
ITS 839 – Advanced Research Methods
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Learning Materials and References
Required Resources
Textbook(s)
Required:
· Creswell, J. W. & Creswell, D. J. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
· American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Optional:
· Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
· Roberts, C. M. (2010). The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation (4th ed.). Corwin Publishers.
Evaluation and Grading
Course Assignments and Evaluation Criteria
Grading will be based on accumulated points of each graded requirement in the course distributed as described in the table below:
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Required Assignments* |
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Assignment |
Description |
Weight |
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Chapter 1 |
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50% |
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Chapter 3 |
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50% |
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COMPS and IRB approval will be completed during DSRT839 as well. |
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TOTAL |
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100% |
· Assignments may change at the discretion of the professor and changes in the assignments will be announced in class. Students are responsible for noting and completing any changes in assignments.
Course Expectations
Class Participation
Students are expected to:
1. Be fully prepared for each class session by studying the assigned reading material and preparation of the material assigned.
2. Participate in group discussions, assignments, and panel discussions.
3. Complete specific assignments when due and in a professional manner.
4. Take exams when specified on the attached course schedule
Academic Integrity
At a Christian liberal arts University committed to the pursuit of truth and understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The common forms of academic dishonesty include:
a. cheating - using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without consent, or assisting another in such activities
b. lying—falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or video presentations
c. plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without proper documentation
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the student with the appropriate disciplinary body.
Students with Disabilities
Students who may have a disability meriting an academic accommodation should contact Mr. Jacob Ratcliff, the Disabilities Services Coordinator, in the Student Services Office. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must complete an Accommodations Application and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator. Any accommodations for disabilities must be re- certified each semester by the Academic Affairs Office before course adjustments are made by individual instructors.
Student Responsibilities
1. Students are expected to login several times per week to participate in class discussions.
2. Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or assignment schedule.
3. Students are expected to be self-motivating in an online, asynchronous course.
Tentative Course Outline*
Note: Assignments in the following table are listed when they are due.
