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Course Schedule
3/20
Introduction to Qualitative Research and Finding Areas for Investigation
Activities: Introduction of assignment, In-class discussion of what QR is, mini qualitative research project in class: RoI Chapter 8 Questions, reading on course theme
HW due:
Reading: RoI Chapter 8
3/22
Beginning the QR Paper
Activities: Discussion of sections of QR Paper and expectations for sections earlier than results (incorporating prior knowledge from past units), practice developing research questions from readings
HW due:
Writing: Bring sources for your topic from past papers and any outside research
3/27
Formulating Research Questions
Activities: Continue in-class discussion of theme-related readings; Create a short annotated bibliography of assigned readings, Discuss paper topic (hand out assignment in class); Practice writing research questions, Discuss research questions in the context of a project
3/29
Designing a Qualitative Research Project
Activities: Discuss the elements of a successful qualitative research project, Draft a proposed research project, discuss informed consent in RoI and WHH, Research Proposal assignment introduced
HW due:
Reading: WHH Chapter 8
4/3
Conducting Interviews, Surveys, or Observations
Activities: Discuss how to design an interview protocol, How to write effective interview questions, Conduct an in-class interview, Discuss how to design a survey protocol, Examine sample student surveys, How to be successful in participant observation
HW due:
Reading: RoI Chapter 9
Writing: Interview questions, survey questions, observation plans for your research
Revisions for Paper 1 Due
4/5
In-Class Research Workshops
Activities: We will be presenting and peer-reviewing QR research plans
Writing: Research Proposal
HW due:
Writing: Create a survey 310 #3 and #4, OR Create an Interview Protocol, 368. Bring Research proposal and these materials to class. Research Proposal Due.
4/10
In-Class Research Workshops
Activities: We will be presenting and peer-reviewing QR research plans
HW due:
Writing: Create a survey 310 #3 and #4, OR Create an Interview Protocol, 368. Bring Research proposal and these materials to class. Research Proposal Due.
4/12
How to Analyze Data
Activities: Bring research data to class, Discuss data analysis, incl. sample summary on 216- 217 RoI; How to develop categories from data: 224, #11; Do an in-class analysis of student data, 223, #9; 222-223, # 10
HW due: Bring all data/sources/results
4/17
Writing Up Results
Activities: How to state findings that arise from data: sample paper analysis; Analyze an example of a research report, Discuss and practice how to integrate actual examples into the paper, Discuss and practice use of visual elements
HW due:
Writing: Draft Introduction, Methods, Participants, and Data Analysis sections & bring all data/sources/results
Revisions for Paper 2 Due
4/19
Sample Papers and Peer Review
Activities: Use sample student papers to create rubric and practice grading/critique, peer-review of Qualitative Research Papers, sign up for group meetings.
HW due:
Reading: RoI Sample Papers (esp. 411-425)
Writing: full draft of QR paper for peer review in class
4/24
Results Presentations and Group Meetings
Activities: Students will present the results of their qualitative research, and Jeremy will meet with groups of students to discuss their current drafts as they relate to the class-determined rubric.
HW due:
Writing: Revise draft and be able to present results to class
4/26
Last Day of Class
Activities: Use class time to ask questions of instructor, peer review, and troubleshoot any last minute problems with QR results, and a time for student evaluations.
HW due:
Writing: Bring current draft to class
Friday 4/27
Last Day of Classes
HW due:
Paper 3 due by 5pm via e-mail
Thursday 5/3
Exam Day Meeting: 8-10am
Introduction to Qualitative Research and Finding Areas for Investigation
Activities: Introduction of assignment, In-class discussion of what QR is, mini qualitative research project in class: RoI Chapter 8 Questions, reading on course theme
HW due:
Reading: RoI Chapter 8
3/22
Beginning the QR Paper
Activities: Discussion of sections of QR Paper and expectations for sections earlier than results (incorporating prior knowledge from past units), practice developing research questions from readings
HW due:
Writing: Bring sources for your topic from past papers and any outside research
3/27
Formulating Research Questions
Activities: Continue in-class discussion of theme-related readings; Create a short annotated bibliography of assigned readings, Discuss paper topic (hand out assignment in class); Practice writing research questions, Discuss research questions in the context of a project
3/29
Designing a Qualitative Research Project
Activities: Discuss the elements of a successful qualitative research project, Draft a proposed research project, discuss informed consent in RoI and WHH, Research Proposal assignment introduced
HW due:
Reading: WHH Chapter 8
4/3
Conducting Interviews, Surveys, or Observations
Activities: Discuss how to design an interview protocol, How to write effective interview questions, Conduct an in-class interview, Discuss how to design a survey protocol, Examine sample student surveys, How to be successful in participant observation
HW due:
Reading: RoI Chapter 9
Writing: Interview questions, survey questions, observation plans for your research
Revisions for Paper 1 Due
4/5
In-Class Research Workshops
Activities: We will be presenting and peer-reviewing QR research plans
Writing: Research Proposal
HW due:
Writing: Create a survey 310 #3 and #4, OR Create an Interview Protocol, 368. Bring Research proposal and these materials to class. Research Proposal Due.
4/10
In-Class Research Workshops
Activities: We will be presenting and peer-reviewing QR research plans
HW due:
Writing: Create a survey 310 #3 and #4, OR Create an Interview Protocol, 368. Bring Research proposal and these materials to class. Research Proposal Due.
4/12
How to Analyze Data
Activities: Bring research data to class, Discuss data analysis, incl. sample summary on 216- 217 RoI; How to develop categories from data: 224, #11; Do an in-class analysis of student data, 223, #9; 222-223, # 10
HW due: Bring all data/sources/results
4/17
Writing Up Results
Activities: How to state findings that arise from data: sample paper analysis; Analyze an example of a research report, Discuss and practice how to integrate actual examples into the paper, Discuss and practice use of visual elements
HW due:
Writing: Draft Introduction, Methods, Participants, and Data Analysis sections & bring all data/sources/results
Revisions for Paper 2 Due
4/19
Sample Papers and Peer Review
Activities: Use sample student papers to create rubric and practice grading/critique, peer-review of Qualitative Research Papers, sign up for group meetings.
HW due:
Reading: RoI Sample Papers (esp. 411-425)
Writing: full draft of QR paper for peer review in class
4/24
Results Presentations and Group Meetings
Activities: Students will present the results of their qualitative research, and Jeremy will meet with groups of students to discuss their current drafts as they relate to the class-determined rubric.
HW due:
Writing: Revise draft and be able to present results to class
4/26
Last Day of Class
Activities: Use class time to ask questions of instructor, peer review, and troubleshoot any last minute problems with QR results, and a time for student evaluations.
HW due:
Writing: Bring current draft to class
Friday 4/27
Last Day of Classes
HW due:
Paper 3 due by 5pm via e-mail
Thursday 5/3
Exam Day Meeting: 8-10am