Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry I   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

RES 1005 - Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry I


This first course of a two-term sequence focuses on the acquisition of research competence to search and circumscribe the subject domain for human inquiry; define the research focus; formulate researchable questions; know the relevant methodological traditions to select one suitable to the question; design and plan the research study; know the procedures proposed for data collection, analysis, and synthesis; know the ethical issues of proposed research; critique research; critically review literature and propose research. The course requires completion of a research proposal that communicates the research focus, a preliminary review of literature, and the research question. (Ph.D. program only) Prerequisite(s): Doctoral program status. 3 credit(s)