Course Syllabus
Methods of Research
Course Information
Research in Education
Spring 2015
Instructor Information
Professor: Jillian Warren-Cheatham
Email: Jilliancheatham2014@gmail.com
Phone: (501) 246-1040
Course Description
Research in Education will consist of all methods necessary to write a research paper. Readings will come from the online lectures presented and assigned readings from the required text. Assignments will inspire students to use the techniques displayed by example to produce a well-developed research on an educational topic of choice. Course will be a fully asynchronous online course.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Outcomes/Objectives
Students will:
Understand how to create a well-developed research paper on an educational topic.
Demonstrate ability to summarize, quote, and cite.
Write an effective thesis statement for their research paper.
Demonstrate their understanding of a chosen educational topic.
State/National/Professional Standards
Course Materials
Weekly readings and material presented by teacher.
Course Activities
Quizzes
Quizzes will be posted weekly related to the week’s module and weekly activity presented.
Discussions
Discussions allow an open forum for the subject being discussed during the week. This will allow opportunity for students and teacher to discuss and network with other classmates.
Annotated Bibliography
The annotated bibliography will list citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is will be followed by a brief description.
Research Paper
An approach will be presented on any topic related to education.
Course Grading/Evaluation
|
Annotated Bibliography |
20% |
|
Research Paper |
50% |
|
Participation/Discussion |
10% |
|
Quizzes |
20% |
|
Total |
100% |
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
Below 60 = F
Course Policies
Participation in Discussion
Class participation is a very important part of the learning process in this course. Students are required to present their relative and valid points related to the question presented weekly.
Quizzes
Quizzes will be available Monday thru Sunday. No late quizzes will be accepted.
Schedule
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Week |
Subject |
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1 |
Introduction to Research |
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2 |
Parts of a Research Paper |
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3 |
Thesis Statement |
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4 |
Citations |
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5 |
Annotated Bibliography |
|
6 |
Writing your Research |
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7 |
Presentation of Research |
Disclaimer
This syllabus is an outline of the course structure but is subject to change.
Course Summary:
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