EDUC 310 A0 Introduction to Research and Technical Writing in Education Fall 2016

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1 EDUC 310 A0 Introduction to Research and Technical Writing in Education Fall 2016 Course Section: EDUC 310 A0 Meeting Time and Place: M 11:00-11:50, BE 210 Course Credit Hours: 1 cr hr FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION: DR. JACK SMITH OFFICE LOCATION: BE 217 OFFICE PHONE: dennis.smith@lmunet.edu Office Hours: Monday9:00-11:00 am, Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am, Thursday 9:00-11:00 am, or by appointment I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable candidates to understand and apply basic research principles to promote reflection, self-assessment, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Candidates will learn principles of information literacy and utilize the APA style for source-based work. Candidates will learn how to use research strategies and resources to improve teaching and promote student learning and/or professional practice. Fall, Spring II. COURSE OBJECTIVES/PROGRAM OUTCOMES: (*Red indicates CMAS Assessed) Outcome #4 Professional Responsibility (Standard #9 Professional Learning and Ethical practice) Engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge (demonstrate competencies in conducting and applying research for the improvement of teaching and learning) 9.9.a (*Theme(s): Collaboration, Professional Learning, Use of data to support learning (Performance) Collaborate with colleagues, to evaluate and adapt teaching and learning 4.9.c (*Theme(s): Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Professional Learning, (Performance) Revised August 2, 2016 Page 1 of 7

2 Seek professional, community, and technological resources, within and outside the school 4.9.d (*Theme: Professional Learning, Technology, Use of data to support Learning (Performance) Reflect on his/her personal biases to create relevant learning 9.9.e (*Theme(s): Collaboration, Individual differences, Professional Learning, Teacher responsibility, (performance) utilize appropriate technology to enhance professional growth and productivity. (InTASC 9.9.f) III. IV. TEXTS/MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE: Mills, G.E., (2014), Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher, 5 th edition, Boston, Pearson. Supplemental Material APA Publication Manual, 6 th Edition, American Psychological Association COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSESSMENT (LEARNING OUTCOMES) AND EVALUATION METHODS: The candidate will: participate in class exercises and activities; meet all deadlines for SEWS paper preliminary/preparatory work; submit all assignments to Turnitin.com as required by the instructor; complete periodic practice exercises relevant to APA style and research methodology; Attend all class meetings arriving on time and staying until dismissed by professor Attendance: Candidates must be present for at least 75% of all scheduled class meetings in order to earn credit for the class. (*NOTE:This course meets 16 times during the semester more than 4 absences will result in failure, regardless of your total score) Candidates will receive an attendance grade at end of the semester, missing class will be assessed at 10 points per missed class, an excused absence only means that any work used for assessment may be submitted by candidate All candidates are required to use LMU , no ed assignments will be accepted unless approved by instructor prior to submission Students excused for school activities will make up class work before the next class session Athletes will be required to bring game schedule to class Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while class is in session, unless directed by instructor for class activities No text messages sent during class time Use APA formatting for formal writing Read required virtual and paper text assignments Complete all in class related work, quizzes, and examinations All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in class by the syllabus schedule unless directed by professor, work submitted one class meeting after due date will be lowered one letter grade, work submitted two or more class meetings will receive no letter grade Students missing the scheduled Mid-term exam or scheduled exam must take it at the next regular scheduled class meeting, after which a grade of zero (0) will be given Students missing the scheduled Final Exam will have one week to take the exam, after which a grade of zero (0) will be given Participate in class discussions, activities, or events related to course If writing skills are weak you may be referred to the Tagge Center for Excellence for additional help and rewriting Revised August 2, 2016 Page 2 of 7

3 All candidates enrolled in EDUC 310 will be assessed by quality of work by use of the following grading scale: A (4 ), A- (3.67), B+ (3.33), B (3.0), B-(2.67), C+(2.33), C (2.0), C- (1.67), D+ (1.33), D (1.0), D- (.67), Below 60 F (no quality points) ASSESSMENT /LEARNING OUTCOMES/ EVALUATION METHODS: The candidate will: complete annotated bibliography from literature review/research phase of the University SEWS paper requirement; (this assignment will be graded by an information literacy librarian); submit a first draft of SEWS paper for review by instructor and make recommended changes before final deadline; submit satisfactory final SEWS paper compliant with instructor evaluation requirements and University SEWS rubric standards; take a midterm exam. Final grades will be calculated as follows: Assignment Value Attendance 100 Annotated Bibliography 100 Quizes 500 Topic submission/rationale by deadline 100 Roughdraft 25 Midterm Exam 100 Final SEWS 100 Total Points 1,025 ATTENDANCE: Candidates must be present for at least 75% of all scheduled class meeting in order to earn credit for the class. Candidates missing 12 classes will receive an F for the course regardless of the grade earned. An attendance and participation grade will be given for the class; points value is listed on the chart above. Attendance points given only when candidate is present for the duration of the class. Candidates excused for school activities will make up class work before the next class session; Assignment completion: All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in class by the syllabus schedule unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Work submitted after the due date will be lowered one letter grade per day for each day past the due date. NO ED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, demonstration, practice, application, collaborative learning, cooperative learning. Revised August 2, 2016 Page 3 of 7

4 VI. VII. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: N/A INFORMATION LITERACY/TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES: LiveText, Blackboard, LMU account, access to LMU Library Database VIII. UNIVERSITY POLICIES: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY: As a rule, all students must read and comply with standards of the LMU Student Handbook and LMU catalogue. Any student seeking assistance in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act (1990 as amended) should contact the ADA Coordinator, Dan Graves, with regard to required documentation and in order to make appropriate arrangements. Contact information: dan.graves@lmunet.edu and/or ( ext. 6267). COUNSELING: LMU counselors are available to help current students with personal, career and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life. The Director of Counseling, Jason Kishpaugh, can be contacted at jason.kishpaugh@lmunet.edu and/or ( ext. 6401). DISCRIMINATION, SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY, CHEATING, AND PLAGIARISM POLICIES can be found in the student handbook: LMU s website: COURSE EVALUATIONS: In addition to meeting degree requirements specified in the graduate and undergraduate catalogs, all students are required to complete Universityadministered course evaluations. OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT TESTING: Degree requirements include participating in all outcomes assessment testing (e.g., general education assessment, major field tests, etc.) and activities when requested. Students may be required to complete one or more questionnaires and to take one or more standardized tests to determine general educational achievement as a prerequisite to graduation (see appropriate catalog for additional information). All Associate of Science Nursing; Associate of Science Veterinary Health Science; and Associate of Science Veterinary Medical Technology students must take the General Education Proficiency Profile examination. LMU S INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY can be found at the following link to LMU s website: Students should check their LMU during delays/closures to receive information from individual faculty regarding potential assignments and/or other course information. Revised August 2, 2016 Page 4 of 7

5 IX. MISSION STATEMENTS: LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT can be found at the following link to LMU s website: DEPARTMENT OR PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: X. HONORS CONTRACT ADDENDUM INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A XI. COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENT/UNITS OF INSTRUCTION OR CLINIC SCHEDULE: NOTE: LECTURE/ACTIVITY TOPICS TBA ONCE PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP DATES ARE CONFIRMED WITH INFORMATION LITERACY LIBRARIANS Date Session # Topic Activity/Assignment(s) Aug 15 1 Introduction to course; review of syllabus Aug 22 2 Understanding Research Aug 29 3 Deciding on Area of Focus Assignment: select an educational topic and why you would like to study about this area Sept 5 Labor Day (no class) Sept 12 4 What is APA Style? DUE: Topic/Rationale with hypothesis and null hypothesis Sept 19 5 APA References/Citations Assignment: begin to collect articles and information about your topic Sept 19 6 What is an Annotated Bibliography? Sept 26 7 Writing up Research Oct 3 8 Writing up Research Due: Annotated Bibliography Oct 10 9 MIDTERM EXAM Oct Writing up Research Oct SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES) Oct Collecting Data DUE: Rough Draft Nov 7 13 Data Analysis Nov Data Analysis Nov Data Analysis Nov Research Topic Presentation Final SEWS paper submitted to Turnitin.com Dec 5 17 FINAL EXAMS Revised August 2, 2016 Page 5 of 7

6 XII. PLAGIARISM PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else s words or ideas as one s own (See APA Publication Manual, 6 th ed., pp.15-16). One of the most common forms of plagiarism is the paraphrasing of several phrases, sentences of ideas in a paragraph with only one citation at the end of the paragraph, resulting in confusion between the cited content and the researcher s own words or ideas. Another common form is the practice of substituting words or phrases while retaining the original author s for and structure. Plagiarism in any form is one of the most egregious violations of professional ethics an author can commit. Submission of plagiarized material, even by accident or ignorance, is a severe infraction of the professional ethical code and can result in expulsion from the program. To avoid plagiarism: Cite sources within the text for all phrases or ideas that are quoted or paraphrased. Cite sources within the text in the format delineated in the APA Manual, pp CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP. I certify that I am the author of this paper titled and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. I understand that falsification of information will affect my status as a graduate student. Student s Signature Date (This statement must be included with all written assignments.) XIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION STUDENTS : Children are not to be brought to class. Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while classes are in session so as not to interrupt the flow of instruction and leaning. Student who violate this policy may be asked to leave. We apologize for an inconvenience this may cause but we must respect the rights of all our students to concentrate uninterrupted. Teacher candidates must dress professionally for school events. XIV. IMPORTANT DATES IN THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING 2016: Last Day to Add Classes August 24 Labor Day (no classes) September 5 Last Day to Drop Course without WD September 13 Homecoming (classes held as scheduled) October 7-8 Mid-term October Last Day to Drop Course without F October 21 Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) November Last Day of Classes December 2 Final Exams December 5-9 XV. Student Community Engagement: A cornerstone of the University s mission is service to humanity. As part of the University s Student Service Initiative, students receiving any form of institutional aid participate in at least 10 hours of service learning per semester. Revised August 2, 2016 Page 6 of 7

7 Students are encouraged to network with one another in classroom settings and with instructors and advisors for searching out and creating appropriate service learning projects related to their field of study. For more information visit: or contact the Associate Dean of Students. XVI. THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, ALTER AND/OR AMEND THIS SYLLABUS, AS NECESSARY. STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING AND/OR BY OF ANY SUCH REVISIONS, ALTERATIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS. Revised August 2, 2016 Page 7 of 7

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