EDU-M721A: Mentoring: Preparing Research Methods I
Credit Hours:
1
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Estimated Hours Per Week:
5
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Overview
This course identifies the advantages and disadvantages of various research methods. Candidates choose the best and most appropriate methodology for their dissertation study as well as select a research design and create an outline for the third chapter of their dissertation proposal.
In the first of the course projects, Chapter 3: Methodology, Level 1 (outline), candidates create a detailed outline of the entire third chapter of their proposal. The methods chapter includes an overview of the study, defines the research design, describes the subjects, explains the proposed instrumentation and measures, and details the procedures. In the second course project, Chapter 1: Introduction to the Problem, Level 2, candidates review and revise the first chapter of their dissertation proposal to incorporate the details of their research design and methodology. Finally, in the third course project, Chapter 2: Literature Review, Level 1 (revision), candidates detail how they are building upon others’ research.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Explore what the experts say about research methods.
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Critically analyze with mentor and cohort the strengths and limitations of various methods.
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Define their approach to methods.
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Reflect on perceived challenges and gaps of knowledge that propel the efforts in the next mentoring course.
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Submit a draft of methodology for their study.
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Present a full sentence outline of Chapter 3 of their dissertation proposal.
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Update their Chapter 1 draft to incorporate details of their research design and methodology.
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Update their Chapter 2 draft to demonstrate how they are building upon others’ research.
Prerequisites
EDU-M720 is a prerequisite for this course.
Required Texts
EDU-M721A texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore
