RDG 698 – Research Seminar

 

Spring 2008 R 6:50pm - 9:30pm HB107

 

  

Dr. Helen R. Abadiano

Department of Reading and Language Arts

2090400 Barnard Hall Tel. # (860) 832-2180 E-mail <abadiano@ccsu.edu>

 

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prereq.: 24 credits of graduate study in reading, and admission to 6th year or OCP program in reading and language arts. In-depth individual study of research pertaining to reading materials, programs, and methods. Research reports required.

 

This course is designed as a culminating experience for students in the Department of Reading and Language Arts. Each student will conduct a quantitative research project related to reading and language arts during the course of the semester. Though there is a limited number of formal class sessions scheduled for this course, the class requires many hours of outside reading, consultation with the professor and presentation to an audience of professionals. The research project should be of such quality that it can be submitted to a professional journal.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS

Creswell, John W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, second edition. Sage Publications. ISBN 0-7619-2442-6.

 

Orcher, Lawrence T. (2005). Conducting research: Social and behavioral science methods. Pyrczak Publishing. ISBN 1-884585-60-4

 

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition. Washington,D.C. Author

 

 

COURSE GUIDELINES

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All students are required to have a CCSU "NT" account. This may be obtained via the CCSU Computer Center or online.

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Student participation is essential to the learning process.

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All behavior and assignments in this course will be held to the University and professional code of conduct, including but not limited to issues such as cheating, plagiarism, and professional behavior in group settings.

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Class assignments are due on the assigned date. Late submission without prior arrangements will reduce credits earned.

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Writing assignments will follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format. All assignments are to be typed or word-processed unless otherwise specified. The Department of Reading and Language Arts guidelines for grading written work will be applied.

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Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.  I will need a copy of the accommodation letter from Student Disability Services in order to arrange your class accommodations.  Contact Student Disability Services, Room 241, Copernicus Hall, if you are not already registered with them.  Student Disability Services maintains the confidential documentation of your disability and assists you in coordinating reasonable accommodations with your faculty.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Submission of a proposal
 

Completion of a research project
 

Powerpoint presentation
 

School/District presentation
  Research diaries
 

Submission of electronic course portfolio

 

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