OSR 505 - Individual - Research Literacy and Methods

Students will develop an introductory understanding of qualitative and quantitative approaches to applied research. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of action research. This course also will develop foundational research literacy for students, emphasizing the knowledge necessary to locate, read, and assess knowledge claims in information resources such as academic journal articles and books. These introductory skills will enable students to understand what they read and how the theoretical claims of authors fit into the subjects they explore. Further, it will help them to begin conceptualizing how they might conduct research related to their Design Teams, Theory Paper, and OSR Project. Required.1

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: College of Arts & Sciences