Research

Course Details

Course Number: RADS 3503 Section Number: x20

Spring 2011

Location: Off-Campus

Days & Times:

This is an online course.

Course Attachments

Schedule_Sp11-20120328-152829.pdf

Textbooks

Practical research: Planning and design
9th edition. Leedy & Ormrod. 2010.
  ISBN: 0-13-715242-6 or 978-0-13-715242-1

Preparing literature reviews
3rd edition. Pan. 2010.
  ISBN: 1-884585-76-0

Publication Manual of the APA
6th edition. American Psychological Association. (2010).
  ISBN: 1-4338-0561-8 or 978-1-4338-0561-5

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:

·Complete Unit 1 Quiz. You must make at least an 85 on the quiz and you have an unlimited number of attempts. The highest score will be accepted for the activity grade.

·Complete the Research Topic Worksheet and submit it to Unit 1 Research Topic assignment dropbox.

·Create a document (Word, PPT, Video, etc.) that answers the questions identified below. Post your document to Unit 1 MSU Library discussion forum and provide a meaningful response to one peer’s post. Be sure to be active in both yours and your peer’s discussion. This means to both ask questions and answer questions that are asked of you.

How do you access MSU’s library?
What resources does MSU’s library have for distance education students?
What is a database? What are some good databases for radiology?
How do you search for articles using MSU’s library sources, specifically the databases?
What is ILL? How do you get access to articles with this designation?
How do you know if there is a fee for an article or if access is free?
How do you know if an article is available full-text?
Who is MSU’s radiology-designated reference librarian?
Formulate a reference list in correct APA format for FOUR articles based on your research topic. Submit the reference list to Unit 1 Reference List discussion forum. Select one peer’s submission to review and critique. If a submission already has a review, select another submission. Each submission must have one peer review. Use the Unit 1 Reference List Critique form to provide your review. The grade for the activity will be based on both your reference list submission and your review of a peer’s submission.

Unit 2:

·Complete Unit 2 Quiz.

·Locate and evaluate the two identified research articles (full text) applying the principles covered in the course textbooks. Complete the Unit 2 Article Critique worksheet and submit it to the Unit 2 Article Critique assignment dropbox.

Unit 3:

Complete the Research Question Development worksheet and submit it to the Unit 3 Research Question Development assignment dropbox.
Develop a reference list of 10 articles in APA (6^th ed.) format. The articles should be based on your research question. Submit it to the Unit 3 Reference List assignment dropbox.

·Based on your research question and your reference list, construct a methodology section to include the following: databases used, search terms, methods for article inclusion, and limiters. Provide your written response in the submission box of the Unit 3 Methodology assignment dropbox.

Evaluate one article identified on the reference list submitted previously. Complete the Final Article Critique worksheet and submit to the Unit 3 Article Critique discussion forum. You must also post the article you used. Using the grade criteria supplied, critique one peer’s submission. The grade for the activity will be based on both your reference list submission and your review of a peer’s submission.

Final Project:

This will be a portfolio to demonstrate what you have learned throughout the semester. You must first read Pan (2008). It is an easy read, and is basically a large set of guidelines to preparing a literature review. You will be researching and writing a literature review in RADS 4913, so this exercise will further prepare you for that task. Prepare the portfolio in a single Word document. Submit the document and any required files to the Final Project dropbox.

From each chapter, complete the identified exercises; however, you may complete more.

a. When applicable, provide the required files. For example, Chapter 5 requires you to review an article. You must also provide the article you used to complete the exercises.

b. You may also provide additional evidence of achievement as you feel necessary.

Prepare an essay which fully answers the following:

What has been most helpful in this course?

What have you learned the most about in this course?

What do you feel you need to learn more about, or need more help with?

How prepared do you feel for RADS 4913? Explain your answer.

Grading Standards

Evaluation:

Course Activity	Percentage
Unit 1: Quiz	10
Unit 1: Research Topic Worksheet	5
Unit 1: MSU Library Discussion Post Response	5
Unit 1: Reference List Discussion Post Response	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 Post Response	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.

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

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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.

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.