This course introduces basic research concepts and philosophical assumptions underlying scientific research paradigms. Through an introduction the library, students will learn about the construction of scientific knowledge and how to effectively search and critically analyze published research in their field. Research ethics and ethical standards are discussed. Students examine the role of the research question as it relates to research design. This course is designed to prepare doctoral students to be successful consumers of research related to their field and to lay the foundations to support a deeper understanding about types of research and research design in future research courses.

3 credit(s)

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