| Joint Ph.D. –Core
Seminar 2001 Program |
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| Students are expected to be present for all activities. The
expectations for each course (Core 2000 and Core 2001) will be the same. We
believe that the activities and expectations address the core skills
necessary for academic success in the current diverse research milieu.
Thus, in the spirit of the "spiral curriculum" these skills will
be enhanced by further practice in Core 2001. By the end of each course
students will demonstrate proficiency in:
engaging ideas in a scholarly culture
engaging class readings, ideas and questions in a
scholarly discussion
reviewing the literature in a balanced, fair and critical manner
writing in a clear and concise manner
utilizing sound principles of research
presenting written communication in a logical and organized manner
reflective thinking through integrating personal experiences with
theory
developing collaborative skills (i.e., co-authoring, peer-reviewing,
peer-editing)
utilizing effective presentation skills
engaging various research strategies.
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| Assessment
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Note that
80% of the final grade is based on written work. |
| Formative: |
Summative: |
| Research Question |
10% |
SSHRC Application Document |
45% |
Literature Review
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15% |
Conference Presentation,
Proceedings & Abstracts |
15% |
| Research Methods |
10% |
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| Preparation & Participation Some Guidelines:
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5% |
| General Checklist/Rubric For Evaluating Work... |
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| Outcomes for Assignments |
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Research Question: |
Using relevant literature, class discussions,
personal experience, and peer commentary prepare a research question in
line with SSHRC Guidelines. |
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Main
Objective: To cast
research questions in a manner appropriate to Dissertations and Grant
Applications. |
-Six pages 
-Due Friday July 6th-8:30 a.m.
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To contextualize research questions in
terms of problems, issues, theories, empirical literature, resources,
ethical concerns, topicality, etc.
To cast research questions in a manner
appropriate to Dissertations and Grant Applications
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| 2.
Literature Review: |
Using relevant literature, class
discussions, personal experience, and peer commentary prepare a literature
review in line with SSHRC Guidelines .
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Main
Objective: To critically review and present a set of articles to determine the following: |
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-Twelve to sixteen pages.
-About 5 or 6 studies
-Due
Monday July 16th-8:30 a.m.
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Theoretical Article:
| Clarity and logic of the argument |
Validity of the argument. |
| Comprehensiveness of the argument. |
Coherence of the argument. |
| Flaws and omissions in the argument. |
Etc. |
Empirical Article:
| Adequacy of the literature review. |
Adequacy of sampling procedures. |
| Adequacy of measurements and data collection
procedures. |
Adequacy of statistical procedures and procedures of
data analysis. |
| Adequacy of conclusions, inferences and outcomes. |
Etc. |
Applied Article: (i.e., Report on an
implementation process, program or position)
| Clarity and logic of the presentation. |
Validity of the presentation. |
| Coherence of the presentation. |
Comprehensiveness of the presentation. |
| Flaws and omissions in the presentation. |
Etc. |
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| 3.
Research Methods: |
Using relevant literature, class discussions,
personal experience, and peer commentary prepare your research methodology
in line with SSHRC Guidelines .. |
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Main
Objective: To develop an appropriate research methodology. |
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-Two to five pages.
-Due
Friday July 20th-8:30 a.m.
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To link appropriate methodology with
research questions.
To link appropriate methodology with
literature reviews.
To link appropriate methodology with
dissertation plans.
To link appropriate methodology with SSHRC
application guidelines.
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| 4.
Conference Presentation. |
You are required to present your prospective
paper or poster, etc. in a mini conference format. Abstracts (500 words)
would be collected and bound as the conference proceedings and be
available for all participants (and subsequent instructors). |
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Main
objective: to acquire skills related to conference planning,
participation, and presentation. |
| Presentation Due Wednesday
& Thursday July 18th-19th.
Bound Abstracts
Due July 19th.
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To gain familiarity with conference
requirements.
To develop skills related to presentations.
To develop writing skills related to writing abstracts.
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| 5.
SSHRC |
The completed SSHRC application |
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Main
Objective: To facilitate a peer-reviewed, authentic approach to research. |
| Completed application
Due August 10th.
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To develop protocols for conducting a study
and obtaining support
a. Developing an introductory description of the study
b. Develop research questions for the study.
c. Develop a critical literature review...
d. Develop an appropriate research
methodology.
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