2014 induction JSP

INDUCTION

Course Title: Research MethodsCourse Credit Hrs.: 6 per weekLevel: A+B+CProgram: Joint Supervision -Graduate Partnerships ProgramTerm: Spring 2014/2015

Instructor: Dr. Noora Al-MalkiCredits of images and online content are to their original ownersCopyright (a) noora malki 2014

Session Content - Welcome !- Instructor’s Card and Contact Info- Students’ Introductions - Research Methods (What is it?)- Course Description & Learning

Outcomes- Syllabus - Readings - Assessments & Grading - Class Policies - The Blended component of the

course (tutorial) - NEXT session

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Name: Noora Al-Malki (0503697332)

Current Positions: - Assistant professor, Department of European Languages, King Abdulaziz University-Head of the Department of Development, Deanship of E-learning & Distance Education, King Abdulaziz University

Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://naalmalki1.kau.edu.saFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noora.almalkiTwitter: book_3000

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Introduce Yourself


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- Choose one of your classmates, and ask her a question.

- Everyone is expected to, at least, ask one question and answer another one.

- Eg. What is your favorite color?

Research Methods (What is it?)




The strict definition of scientific research is performing a methodical study in order to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question. Finding a definitive answer is the central goal of any experimental process.

From Expolrable Research Methods

https://explorable.com/definition-of-research

Course Description

This 6-week course will offer participants the

opportunity to establish or advance their

engagement with research practices through

critical exploration of research mechanisms,

approaches, and ethics. The elements of the

research process (quantitative, qualitative, and

mixed methods, etc.) are as well discussed in the

context of the participants’ interests and fields of

study.


Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

•define research and describe the research process and research methods•describe the processes and requirements for conducting successful research at KAU (or their college)•discuss quantitative and qualitative research methods used to execute and validate quantitative and qualitative research.•apply the basic aspects of the research process in order to plan a proposal for a research project. •effectively use the library and its resources (off-line and online) in gathering information for research purposes.

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

•locate and critically evaluate relevant literature•write a research proposal on a topic of their choice•have a critical awareness of issues relating to research reliability and validity, and ethical considerations•collaborate on tasks related to the course (offline & online).•engage in highly collaborative and communicative guided discussions and brain storming sessions about research activities (offline & online). •create questionnaires as data-gathering instruments (e-questionnaires).

Syllabus


Week One

Definitions of Research, Research terminology, Research Skills & Mechanics, starting the research proposal project (choosing & narrowing a topic)

Week Two

Components of a research paper, Research organization, research resources, research ethics & reliability, internet resources, writing a bibliography & documentation styles.

Syllabus


Week Three

Handling quotations, Review of literature, Research Methods (quantitative and qualitative), Questionnaire Design, web apps in research.

Week Four

Sample readings of research proposals and papers

Syllabus


Week Five

Drafting a research proposal (Introduction+ questions & objectives of study)

Week Six

Drafting a research proposal (writing the lit Review + research outline & design)


Required Readings

Cohen, L., Lawrence Manion, and Keith Morrison. Research Methods in Education. 6th ed. New York: Routledge, 2007.

Walliman, Nichloas. Research Methods: The Basics. New York: Routledge, 2011.

Winkler & Metherell. Writing the Research Paper. Gengage Learning, 2012.

Booth et al. The Craft of Research. University of Chicago Press, 1995.

http://doha.ac.mu/ebooks/Research%20Methods/Research-Methods-in-Education-sixth-edition.pdf


Assessments & Grading

Assessment task Week Due Proportion of Total Assessment

1 E-Quiz (1) Second Week 52 E-Quiz (2) Fourth Week 53 E-Quiz (3) Sixth Week 54 Forum Brain Storming Session (1) second Week 5

5 Forum Brain Storming Session (2) Fourth Week 5

6 Forum Discussion Session Fifth Week 107 Forum Presentation of Research Proposal Sixth Week 10

8 Group Blog Entry (1) “KAU research” First Week 5

9 Group Blog Entry (2) “Research Ethics” Second Week 5

10 Group Blog Entry (3) “Review of lit” Third Week 10

11 Online Peer-Evaluation Activity Fifth Week 5

12 E-Submission (1) “Bibliography” Third Week 10

13 E-Submission (2) “Final Research Proposal” sixth Week 20

Total 100


Class Policies Research Methods Class Policies

Examination:1.Attendance for the E-Quizzes is obligatory on assigned dates and no excuse (except one stating a serious medical condition) is allowed.2.Cheating is not tolerated AT ALL.3.The instructor allows one retake quiz, but you have to attend the first Quiz and fail it or be absent with a valid excuse to be allowed to set for this Retake. Correction:If you believe that your work has been incorrectly graded (e.g. points were added/ subtracted incorrectly), you must contact the instructor in writing and clearly state the error you believe has occurred.


Class Policies Research Methods Class Policies

Recording lectures: 1.Recording audio lectures is allowed. 2.Uploading or distributing the recorded material without permission is not accepted. Mobiles in class:All cellular phones must be switched off or put on silent at all times during classes. Plagiarism: 1.Class work which show signs of plagiarism will not be marked. 2.A student who submits a plagiarized work will be given another chance to resubmit an original work.


How to study for the Course?

Q&A

- Where to get required texts?This presentation includes a list of all texts which you are supposed to study

for this semester. Download them on your pc or laptop, or print them out.- Where to get the instructor’s lecture notes?Check the Blackboard Course Site for all materials related to the course. You

can use these files to study, but I encourage you to search for your own voice (express your ideas freely).

- Grading?Check out the slide on Assessments and Grading.


NEXT LectureQ&A

Definitions of Research, Research terminology, Research Skills & Mechanics, starting the research proposal project (choosing & narrowing a topic)


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