Hybrid Distance Education Class
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Topic Approval
Students must submit their topics plus two references in APA format to their section instructors by the due date on the schedule. When selecting topics, students should consider that after RADS 5003 Research Methods I, students will continue to develop the paper written in this course during RADS 6773 Research Methods II. Appropriate topics include those directly related to RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE issues or strategies and must be relevant to the students' major.
For an education major,
The RADS 5003 review of literature could focus on teaching and testing. One section could identify teaching techniques and how they have evolved. Another section could describe the appropriateness of different question item types for specific course content and for specific groups of students.
Students will receive feedback during RADS 5003 on this paper and will then build on it for RADS 6773.
The final RADS 6773 research project / paper could compare teaching techniques and would include a background description of how teaching techniques have evolved and the challenges of teaching radiologic science content to the current profiles of students. The next section would describe different question item types. The final section would analyze the appropriateness of different question item types to specific course content and for specific groups of students. This project would depend heavily on a review of the literature.
For an administration major,
The RADS 5003 review of literature could focus on ways to motivate medical imaging and therapy workers. The review could describe how and why trends in motivation strategies have changed over the past ten years (e.g. Technology changes? Generational preferences? Financial restraints? Regulatory pressures?) Students will receive feedback during RADS 5003 on this paper and will then build on it for RADS 6773.
The research project could focus on middle management motivation would require a historical perspective on changes for radiology middle managers over the past ten years including the reasons they may or may not be motivated. The next section would analyze the efficacy of several established motivators when applied in a typical radiology department. A small-scale survey of radiology managers would enhance this project. The final section would report the findings of the survey and include recommendations for effective middle management motivators.
For a radiologist assistant major,
The RADS 5003 review of literature could focus on the types of clinical roles of radiologist assistants as documented in the task inventory, scope of practice, nationally recognized curriculum, and certification exam. Another section could describe ethical and legal limitations to practice including CMS reimbursement issues. Students will receive feedback during RADS 5003 on this paper and will then build on it for RADS 6773.
The research project could focus on the impact of radiologist assistants for medical imaging delivery. It would require a description of advanced clinical roles. The next section would analyze the advantages and disadvantages when applied in a typical radiology department. A small-scale survey of services provided by radiologist assistants would enhance this project. The final section would report the findings of the survey and include recommendations for effective clinical practice.
Outline – 10%
After extensive review of the resources, students will create a topic outline and submit it to their section instructors by the due date on chart at the end of the syllabus. The outline should include in-text style citations of the sources of information as part of the outline. While the final paper may deviate from the outline somewhat, the final paper should reflect the organization of this outline so students must be very familiar with their resources to create an accurate and realistic outline.
Example:
III. Legal Issues
IV. Financial Implications
Literature Review - 50%
This literature review is to be a substantial manuscript that reflects graduate level effort. The body of the paper (excludes components such as the cover page, abstract, reference list, appendices, etc.) should be 10 - 12 pages – NO MORE THAN 12 PAGES. Only PEER-REVIEWED resources published within the past five (5) years can be cited. It should demonstrate the student's ability to gather and discriminate pertinent resources, the ability to SYNTHESIZE information from a variety ofsources, the ability to apply new information to a topic, and the ability to correctly use the APA Reference Style. Final written Literature Reviews are due by the dates on the chart at the end of the syllabus, and should be submitted electronically as an email attachment using the following guidelines:
Students should bring copies of their papers to the second weekend class.
Journal Article Critiques - 30%
Students will critique two (2) research-based articles from scholarly journals using the "Checklist for Evaluating Research." The articles MUST be quantitative (survey research or experimental research). The articles can NOT be literature review type articles. This form is on the BlackBoard course page under "Course Content and Related Materials." Answers must be typed (not handwritten). Students can select ANY research-related radiologic sciences articles of interest, including articles that contribute to their literature review topic.
Students should submit the completed critique forms as Word document email attachments to the section instructors by the date on the chart at the end of the syllabus. Faculty will ONLY accept scanned articles or articles submitted electronically. Students may electronically mark the required information on the articles and then scan them to submit or describe the location of the required information in sufficient detail to demonstrate they know what is being asked. Students should keep originals or copies for their own records in case the submissions are lost in the mail.
Class Participation 10%
Timeliness of attending class and submitting assignments that are required in this course affects the class participation grade. Check the chart at the end of the syllabus for due dates.
Preparation for the First Seminar Weekend - Read and be ready to discuss the following:
All of the Galvan textbook
Bordens & Abbott
Chapter 2 Developing & Evaluating Theories of Behavior
Chapter 3 Getting & Developing Research Ideas
Chapter 4 Choosing a Research Design
Chapter 5 Making Systematic Observations
Chapter 6 Choosing and Using Research Subjects
Chapter 9 Using Survey Research
Chapter 10 Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Design
Chapter 11 Using Specialized Research Designs
Chapter 13 Describing Data
Chapter 14 Using Inferential Statistics
Chapter 16 Reporting Your Research Results
Preparation for the Second Seminar Weekend:
Chapter 7 Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process
Chapter 8 Using Nonexperimental Research
Chapter 12 Using Single-Subject Designs
Chapter 15 Using Multivariate Design & Analysis
Each student should be prepared to participate fully in class discussions and activities on each topic. This means that reading assignments and preparations have to be completed before seminar weekends. The faculty will evaluate the quality, relevancy, and consistency of each student's class participation based on the following criteria:
Evaluation:
Outline 10% Literature Review 50% Journal Article Critiques 30% Class Participation 10%
Grade Scale:
A = 100 - 90 B = 89 - 80 C = 79 - 70 D = 69 - 60 F = 69 and below
Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for details about receiving a grade of "Incomplete" in a course. In an emergency or extenuating circumstance, a student may request a grade of "Incomplete" in a course before grades are submitted. If the instructor grants the "Incomplete," the student has until ninety (90) days after the beginning of the next long semester to complete the course requirements. If the student does not complete the course requirements within the deadline, the grade of "Incomplete" will automatically convert into a grade of "F."
Deadlines for submission of assignments are provided in this syllabus. Failure to comply with established deadlines may result in a grade reduction.
Attendance:
Without exception, students MUST attend and participate in both graduate seminar weekends to receive credit for this course.
Special Needs: In accordance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Midwestern State University endeavors to make reasonable adjustments in its policies, practices, services, and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and activities.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides information and assistance, arranges accommodations, and serves as a liaison for students, instructors, and staff. The ODS has assistive devices such as books on tape, recorders, and adaptive software which can be loaned to qualified individuals. A student / employee who seeks accommodations on the basis of disability must register with the Office of Disability Services in the Counseling Center, Clark Student Center Room 108. Documentation of disability from a competent professional is required.
Individuals with grievances related to discrimination or lack of accommodation on the basis of a disability are encouraged to resolve the problem directly with the area involved. If the matter remains unresolved, advice and/or assistance will be provided by the Office of Disability Services for resolution. The grievance procedure may be found in the Student Handbook and Activities Calendar.
The Director of the Counseling Center serves as the ADA Coordinator and may be contacted at (940)397-4618, TDD (940)397-4515, or 3410 Taft Blvd., Clark Student Center Room 108.
Administrative Process:
Unresolved issues related to this course should be first addressed between the student and the section instructor. If there is no resolution, students must follow this sequence:
Graduate Coordinator – Dr. Jeff Killion (940-397-4659)
Department Chair – Dr. Donna Wright (940-397-4615)
Interim College Dean – Dr. James Johnston (940-397-4594)
Dean of Students – Dail Neely (940-397-6273)
Honor System: RADS 5003 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 2000-2001 Student Handbook for answers to any questions about the code.
Many components of RADS 5003 are designed to be highly interactive with students helping each other learn. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of many resources available including Internet sites, handouts and module notebooks, other textbooks and journals, faculty, and peers. This interactive collegial learning environment is conducive for life-long learning.
Specific components of RADS 5003 are designed to represent the efforts of each student individually and are NOT to be shared. These components include the literature review, journal article critiques, and course content assessments. Students SHOULD NOT share their efforts in ANY WAY (including but not limited to discussion, electronic files, print copies, notes, etc.). The only exception to this rule, is during the final class presentations.
When students submit their efforts (literature review, journal article critiques, and course content assessments) for grading, they are attesting that they have abided by this rule. By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a "limited right" in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The "limited right" shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student's work product in order to verify originality and authenticity, and for educational purposes. Specifically, faculty may submit student papers and assignments to an external agency to detect plagiarism.
Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated in this class. If a student is found to have committed academic dishonesty, a grade of zero (0) may be given for the paper, quiz, assignment, etc. Cases may also be referred to the Dean of Students for possible dismissal from the university.