FAU EDF 6481
Educational Research (3 credits)
Department of Technology and Research, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University
Internet Course: Distant Learning Graduate Education

Professor David J. Demko, Ph.D. Internet: www.demko.com

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ASSIGNMENTS
This section describes your latest assignments
including instructions, format, point value, and due date.
ASSIGN #1: Chapter Summaries: Due TBA.
ASSIGN #2: Chapter Summaries: Due TBA.
ASSIGN #3: Chapter Summaries: Due TBA.
ASSIGN #4: Chapter Summaries: Due TBA.
ASSIGN #5: Chapter Summaries: Due TBA.
ASSIGN #6: Article Critique (see format): Qualitative Research, Due TBA.
ASSIGN #7: Article Critique (see format): Quantitative Research, Due TBA.
ASSIGN #8: Research Proposal Checklist Critique, Due TBA.
ASSIGN #9: Research Report Checklist Critique, Due TBA.
The deadline for all resubmissions is TBA.
NOTE: Assignments 1 through 9 constitute a complete list of all required assignments.
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ASSIGNMENT #1: INSTRUCTIONS, FORMAT, VALUE, DUE DATE
Create an outline for Chapter 1 and an outline for Chapter 2 (Leedy, 1997)
Each outline must consist of a list of five major points emphasized by the author.
A one-paragraph description must be provided for each of the five major points.
This assignment carries a maximum of 10 points.
See the "Format" for submission of Chapter Summaries.
Also see the "grading rubric" and "policy on work that is re-submitted".
The due date is no later than TBA, 7PM EST.
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ASSIGNMENT #2: INSTRUCTIONS, FORMAT, VALUE, DUE DATE
Create an outline for Chapter 3 and an outline for Chapter 4 (Leedy, 1997)
Same instructions, format, and point value as Assignment #1.
Enter "your last name" and "Assignment #2" in the subject area of your e-mail message.
See the "Format" for submission of Chapter Summaries.
Also see the "grading rubric" and "policy on work that is re-submitted".
DUE DATE: TBA, 7PM EST.
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ASSIGNMENT #3: INSTRUCTIONS, FORMAT, VALUE, DUE DATE
Create an outline for Chapter 5 and an outline for Chapter 6 (Leedy, 1997)
Same instructions, format, and point value as Assignment #1.
Enter "your last name" and "Assignment 3" in the subject area of your e-mail message.
See the "Format" for submission of Chapter Summaries.
Also see the "grading rubric" and "policy on work that is re-submitted".
DUE DATE: TBA, 7PM EST.
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ASSIGNMENT #4: INSTRUCTIONS, FORMAT, VALUE, DUE DATE
Create an outline for Chapter 7 and an outline for Chapter 8 (Leedy, 1997)
Same instructions, format, and point value as Assignment #1.
Enter "your last name" and "Assignment 4" in the subject area of your e-mail message.
See the "Format" for submission of Chapter Summaries.
Also see the "grading rubric" and "policy on work that is re-submitted".
DUE DATE: TBA, 7PM EST.
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ASSIGNMENT #5: INSTRUCTIONS, FORMAT, VALUE, DUE DATE
Create an outline for Chapter 9, an outline for Chapter 10, and an outline for Chapter 11 (Leedy, 1997)
Same instructions, format, and point value as Assignment #1.
Enter "your last name" and "Assignment 5" in the subject area of your e-mail message.
See the "Format" for submission of Chapter Summaries.
Also see the "grading rubric" and "policy on work that is re-submitted".
DUE DATE: TBA, 7PM EST.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides the student with the skills necessary to locate, interpret and analyze educational research.
Emphasis is placed on concepts involved in the critical consumption of educational research.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Demonstrate the ability to effectively review the research literature.
2. Define relevant problems in education with respect to modes of investigation.
3. Utilize library facilities in the preparation a research proposal and report.
4. Demonstrate awareness of differences among types of research methods.
6. Demonstrate an appreciation for and an understanding of published research.
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REQUIRED TEXTS
1. Leedy, Paul D. (1997) Practical Research: Planning and Design. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
2. Strunk and White Elements of Style
3. A Guide for Writing Research Papers: APA Style
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TOPICAL OUTLINE
A. Fundamentals of Educational Research (Leedy, Chapters 1, 2)
A. topics: characteristics of formal research, search resources, analytical tools.
B. Focusing Your Research Efforts (Leedy, Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6)
B. topics: problem identification, literature review, research design, drafting the proposal.
C. Qualitative Research Methodologies (Leedy, Chapters 7, 8)
C. topics: common designs, historical research.
D. Quantitative Research Methodologies (Leedy, Chapters 9, 10, 11)
D. topics: non-experimental research, experimental design, analysis of quantitative data.
E. Preparing The Research Report (Leedy, Chapter 12)
E. topics: style, format, and organization of the research report.
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GRADING POLICY
GRADE A = 180 - 200 points
GRADE B = 160 - 179 points
GRADE C = 140 - 159 points
GRADE D = 139 or less
No work will be accepted after the designated due date.

GRADING PROCEDURE
1. Chapter Summaries: 50 points (5 summaries x 10 points each) (See Assignments 1-5).
2. Article Critiques: 50 points (2 critiques x 25 points each) (See Assignments 6-7).
3. Research Proposal Checklist Critique: 50 points (See Assignment 8).
4. Research Report Checklist Critique: 50 points (See Assignment 9).
All written work will be evaluated based on the Instructor-provided rubric.
Click here to view "Rubric for Assessing Quality of Writing"
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LINKS TO TUTORIAL WEB SITES: Educational Statistics
A.. EXCEL: AN ON-LINE TUTORIAL
Click on the above link and begin reviewing LESSONS 1-7.

B.. SPSS: AN ON-LINE TUTORIAL
Click on the above link and begin reviewing only LESSON 2: Entering Data, Computing Descriptive Statistics.

C.. STATISTICAL TESTS: ON-LINE TUTORIAL
Click on the above link and begin reviewing Statistical Tests: lists types of tests, methods of computation, and practice exercises.

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RESOURCES for EVALUATION RESEARCH IN FLORIDA
A.. Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability: goals, standards, outcome, indicators
B.. 1997-8 End-of-the-School-Year Report for Schools with Critically Low Student Performance
C.. 1996-7 End-of-the-School-Year Report for Schools with Critically Low Student Performance
D.. Florida Office of School Improvement

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RESOURCES FOR DATA-BASED ED EVALUATION
A.. Center for Educational Reform
B.. Florida's Charter Schools
C.. Data-Driven School Improvement
D.. Block Schedule Experiences in Selected Schools

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RESOURCES for EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
A.. America Educational Research Association (AERA)
B.. EDUCATION INDEX: Subject Area Resources
C.. Search the ERIC Database
D.. Multi-Cultural Research: Index to Full Text Articles
E.. National Center for Educational Statistics
F.. RAND Institute for Education and Training
G.. How to Publish Educational Research
H.. National Council on Measurement in Education (MCME)
I.. "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing", 1999 edition,
developed jointly by
American Educational Research Association (AERA),
American Psychological Association (APA),
National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).

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