| REQUIRED BOOKS Martin, K. P. (2009) Step-by-Step Research: A Methods Workbook (purchased from department) |
| ANTH/SOC 390 Research Methods Kimberly Porter Martin, Ph.D. |
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| Schedule of Topics and Assignments
(may be changed at instructor�s discretion) Dates Topics Workbook 2/5 Course Introductions Research FlowChart Powerpoint 2/12 Correlation and Causation, Theory Chapter 1, 2, 3 Literature Reviews, Academic Literature Powerpoint PowerPoint PowerPoint 2/19 Library Seminar Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7 Writing Literature Reviews 2/26 Research Design, Populations & Samples Chapters 8 & 9 Powerpoint PowerPoint PowerPoint 3/5 Operationalization & Hypothesis Writing Chapters 11 & 12 PowerPoint PowerPoint 3/12 EXAM 1 Experiments & Surveys Chapter 10 PowerPoint PowerPoint 3/19 NO CLASS 3/26 Fieldwork & Interviewing Chapter 10 PowerPoint 4/2 Content Analysis Chapter 10 PowerPoint 4/9 SPRING BREAK 4/16 Data Management, Analysis & Reporting Chapter 13, 14 & 15 PowerPoint PowerPoint Ethics Chapter 16 PowerPoint 4/23 EXAM 2 4/30 NO CLASS 5/7 1ST SUBMISSION LIT REVIEW DUE Research Proposal Components Chapter 17, 18 & 19 Quantitative Proposal Qualitative Proposal Research Reporting PowerPoint 5/14 EXAM 3 - Optional Retest on Course Material (same format as EXAMS 1&2) Final Exam Preparation Aspects of a Research Design Project Format Review 5/21 7PM FINAL SUBMISSION PROJECT DUE FINAL EXAM |