Research

Course Details

Course Number: RADS 3503 Section Number: x10

Fall 2011

Location: Off-Campus

Classroom Number: Blackboard

Days & Times:

This is an online course

Course Attachments

Course Syllbaus Wilbanks_Syllabus_F11.pdf

Class Schedule 3503_DailySchedule-20120328-153110.pdf

Textbooks

Publication manual of the American Psychological A
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
  ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

Practical research: Planning and design
Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Practical research: Planning and design (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  ISBN: 978-0-13-715242-1

Preparing literature reviews
Pan, M. L. (2010). Preparing literature reviews (3rd ed.). Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
  ISBN: 1-884585-76-0

MSU Faculty Member

Jammie Wilbanks R.T. (R)
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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, a student will:

Describe quantitative and qualitative research, as well as literature reviews;
Critically analyze research; and
Construct components of research in correct APA format.

Course Expectations

Students must have reliable and continual computer and Internet access. All course activities, including the exams and final exam, will be completed use WebCT.

Please note that the research question you use for this course, RADS 3503, is the question that you must write your literature review on for RADS 4913, Applied Research!

Unit Assignments

Unit 1:

Unit 1 Quiz
Research Topic Development
MSU Library Discussion and Peer Critique
4-Source Reference List and Peer Critique

Unit 2:

Unit 2 Quiz.
Article Critique

Unit 3:

Research Question Development
10-Source Reference List
Methods Section Development
Article Critique and Peer Critique
Final Project

There is no final exam for this course.

Grading Standards

Evaluation:

All associated grade rubrics are located in Blackboard within the corresponding assignment area

Course Activity	Percentage
Unit 1: Quiz	10
Unit 1: Research Topic Worksheet	5
Unit 1: MSU Library Discussion	5
Unit 1: Reference List Discussion	10
Unit 2: Quiz	15
Unit 2: Article Critiques	10
Unit 3: Research Question Worksheet	5
Unit 3: Reference List	10
Unit 3: Methodology Section	5
Unit 3: Article Critique	10
Final Project	15

Grade Scale:

A = 100 - 90

B = 89 - 80

C = 79 - 70

D = 69 – 60

F = 59 and below

Submission Format Policy

Any assignments submitted electronically as a Word document attachment must follow these guidelines:

IBM compatible format (not MAC)
Word 97 or newer version (Microsoft WORKS or WordPerfect is not acceptable)
Times New Roman (12 point for bulk of text)
Double spaced
1” margins on all sides

If a student cannot meet these requirements for electronic submission, he or she should meet individually with the faculty member to make other suitable arrangements.

All assignments must reflect baccalaureate level effort. Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments must be submitted as a single Word document attachment to the appropriate assignment dropbox.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Assignments must be submitted by the due dates indicated at the end of the syllabus. Due to the nature of the course, late assignment submissions will not be accepted. Students who do not submit assignments before the deadlines listed on the Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus will receive a grade of zero for the missed assignment.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

This is an online course and there are no mandatory sessions. However, the student should be vigilant in logging onto WebCT. Regular checks will ensure that messages from the instructor are received in a timely manner. This course is on a schedule that will be strictly adhered to.

Other Policies

Honor System: RADS 3503 adheres to the MSU Code of Conduct. In particular, academic dishonesty, however small, creates a breach in academic integrity. A student’s participation in this course comes with the expectation that his or her work will be completed in full observance of the MSU Code of Student Conduct. A student should consult the course syllabus and current Student Handbook for answers to any questions about the code.

Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated in this class. Whenever a student is unsure of whether a particular situation will be interpreted as academic dishonesty, he/she should ask the instructor for clarification. If students are guilty of academic dishonesty, a grade of zero (0) may be given for the quiz, assignment, etc. Cases may also be referred to the Dean of Students for possible dismissal from the university.

Administrative Process: Unresolved issues related to this course should be first addressed between the student and the course instructor. If there is no resolution, students must follow this sequence:

Department Chair – Dr. Donna Wright (940-397-4615)

College Dean – Dr. Patti Hamilton (940-397-4594)

Dean of Students – Dail Neely (940-397-6273)

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.