TextRequired: Babbie, E. (2008). The Basics of Social Research, 4th Edition.Course DescriptionSubmission of AssignmentsCourse AssignmentsAttendance and ParticipationGradingTentative Course ScheduleTopicSpecial NotesAnnotated Bibliography DueQ1 Critique DueQ2 – Q3 Critique DueSPRING BREAKQ4 – Q7 Critique DueAERA – No regular class meetingQ8 – Q10 Critique DueQ11 – Q13 Critique DuePhilosophy/Paradigm DueCritique Revisions & Journal DueProspectus & Poster DueAcademic HonestyImportant DatesEDP 656: METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHEDP 656: METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHCONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATIONKelly Bradley, Ph.D.Office: 144 – A Taylor Education BuildingPhone: 257 – 4923Email: [email protected] page: http://www.uky.edu/~kdbrad2/Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12 – 12:45PMMEETING INFORMATIONMEETING INFORMATIONTuesday, 9:30AM – 12PM; 108 Taylor Education BuildingTEXTTEXTRequired: Babbie, E. (2008). The Basics of Social Research, 4th Edition.Suggested: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual, 5th Edition.PREREQUISITEPREREQUISITEEDP/EPE 557 or equivalent.COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed to provide an introduction to research methods acceptable to education; the scientificmethod, research designs, measurement techniques, statistical analysis, and writing the research report.General goals of this course include: an understanding of the concepts, terms, and symbols used to describeresearch methodology; an understanding of various research designs and methods; the ability to read,understand, and critique research articles and reports; the ability to present research in a variety of forms. SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTSSUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTSAll work is due as indicated in class. Work is due at the beginning of class, and no late work will beaccepted, besides in excused (instructor approved) circumstances.COURSE ASSIGNMENTSCOURSE ASSIGNMENTSDetailed instructions are provided prior to the assignment; rubrics are also available via the web site.1. Reading Journal: Complete weekly class questions or group tasks, compile over the term and submit.2. Peer Reviews: Complete the rubric, along with comments, for a peer’s assignment. This is to be done forthe annotated bibliography and prospectus.3. Annotated bibliography: Create a list of books, articles and documents for a pre-approved researchtopic of your choice. Provide a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph for each citation to inform thereader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.4. Research Philosophy/Paradigm: 1 page summary of your research philosophy/paradigm.5. Prospectus: Write a plan or research design (for your pre-approved topic). 2 – 3 pages single spaced.6. Article Critique: Complete an article critique of the assigned article by answering specific questions.7. Poster Presentation: Create a poster display (based on your prospectus).8. Article Critique Revisions: Corrections to article critique (submit original and corrected).ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATIONATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATIONYou are expected to come to class, on-time, complete reading assignments, and participate in all activitiesand discussions. See S.R. 5.2.4.2 for a list of excused absences. Prior to each class meeting, you should goto the website and print the course materials for that day.GRADINGGRADINGGrades will be calculated based on the following:Assignment PercentageClass Participation 5%Reading Journal 10%Peer Review 5%Annotated Bibliography 20%Research Philosophy/Paradigm 5%Prospectus 20%Article Critique 15%Article Critique Corrections 5%Poster Presentation 15%Course grades will be earned as follows:A: 90% and aboveB: 80 – 89 %C: 70 – 79%E: 69% and belowTENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULETENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULEYou should read the covered chapters prior to class.Week Topic Assigned Reading Special NotesJan 15 Introduction Preface Article AssignmentJan 22 Human Inquiry/ Science & Paradigms and Theory Chapter 1 & 2Jan 29 Discovery and Reporting of Research Chapter 15; App AFeb 5 Ethical Issues Chapter 3Feb 12 Research Design Chapter 4 Feb 19 Operationalization/Conceptualization/Measurement Chapter 5 Annotated Bibliography DueFeb 26 Indexes and Scales Chapter 6 Q1 Critique DueMar 4 Sampling Chapter 7 Q2 – Q3 Critique DueMar 11 SPRING BREAKMar 18 Experiments Chapter 8 Q4 – Q7 Critique DueMar 25 AERA – No regular class meetingApr 1 Survey Research Chapter 9 Q8 – Q10 Critique DueApr 8 A Review of Quantitative Data Analysis Chapter 14 Q11 – Q13 Critique DueApr 15 Qualitative Research and Analysis Chapter 10, 13 Philosophy/Paradigm DueApr 22 Unobtrusive Research & Evaluation Research Chapter 11 & 12 Critique Revisions & Journal DueApr 29 Poster Presentation Day 9:30AM-12PMFinals Week –Let me know if a conflict exists Prospectus & Poster Due* Peer reviews due when corresponding assignment is due.ACADEMIC HONESTYACADEMIC HONESTYUniversity of Kentucky Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities defines academic offenses and detailsprocedures for dealing with them. The Code can be viewed electronically on the University's web site:http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Code/part1.html. All students are expected to be familiar with the contentof the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATESJanuary 21st: Martin Luther King Day (No Classes); March 3rd: Midterm of Semester;March 10th-15th: Spring Vacation (No Classes); April 25th: Last day of classes; May 2nd: End of Semester* See website for additional information, including useful