Methods+of+Research*

__Methods of Research__ __GEDU-601__  __Francis Grandinetti, Ed.D__  __Fall 2011__
 * The graduate student will complete a paper that demonstrates an understanding of the differences between traditional and action research (This addresses Standard # 1 and Standard #2)
 * [[file:Traditional vs Action Research.docx]]


 * The graduate student will analyze an action or a traditinal research articled published in the current year and judge the quality of the research (Traditional or Action Research) presented in the article.
 * [[file:Traditional vs Action Research.docx]]


 * The graduate student will complete an action research project focused on issues of curriculum, instruction, or assessment that includes a statement of the problem, the pre data defined, review of the literature, the hypothesis, and action plan, the post data defined and conclusion. The action research project will demonstrate planning and implementation of an action research process that brings about effective educational change that renews the classroom, school district, and/or organization. The research project will display quantitative and qualitative research approaches and valid evaluative criteria. The research project will demonstrate a methodology that follows standard research protocols including APA and Gannon's Institutional Review Board. The research project may be presented on PowerPoint but a written action research document will be required as evidence for the portfolio.
 * [[file:Research Paper.docx]]
 * [[file:Project-Based Learning.pptx]]


 * The graduate student will complete a Self Assessment Document.
 * [[file:Self-Assessment.docx]]