Schedule

Resources

Syllabus [pdf]

Discussions

Instructors: Dr. Robert Lange and Ms. Rebecca Fiedler
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:50 pm
email Becky or Dr. Lange

Week 10: March 17

Lecture

Dr. Lange will be lecturing tonight.

In-class Activities

• Practice quiz in class tonight to prepare for Quiz 3 next week. No review quiz will be provided online.
• View two short videos on Action Research
• Discuss a short research report
• View samples of student reviews of literature

Homework 9

Due March 24.

Part 1

Define and discuss the following terms as they relate to qualitative research. For each type of validity, describe some strategies to help increase that type of validity. You may wish to use Appendix A from the Patten text to help you complete this assignment.

• researcher bias
• reflexivity
• descriptive validity
• interpretive validity
• theoretical validity
• internal validity
• external validity
• triangulation

Part 2

Prepare an evaluation of one of the journal articles you read throughout this semester. It must report original research. Write a critique/evaluation of the research article. Be sure to address the pertinent issues addressed in the presentation.

Resources

• Evaluating Research Reports - several questions to ask when you are evaluating research reports
• Evaluating APA Research Reports - a detailed checklist to help
• A discussion about Evaluating Research Reports from the University of North Texas
• Finding meaning in research reports
• Crossword puzzle - To review your understanding of concepts to date. Play this online. You will need a java-enabled web browser.
• Elements of a Research Study - This tutorial may help you judge the quality of research studies you review.
• Beginner's Guide to Action Research