Activities will be shared in the
discussion forum.
The College will make
accommodations for persons with disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact the office of Access
and Services for Individuals with Disabilities for information about
registration (166 Thorndike Hall).
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Due Date
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Activity
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September 5 & January 23
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Welcome/Introduction
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September 12 & January 30
& February 6
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Activity 1: Background Search, Framing,
Research Questions
- Begin
Literature/Materials/Background References for Framing/Discovering
your question. This might
include a list of references, a summary of each of these references, and
a structure/outline of resources/references. Anything else that might be useful?
- Create
a thread in the discussion forum for your research topic
- Select
at least ten pieces of literature and three
illustrations/demonstrations that best represent (topics and/or
methods) the direction of your research interests and report how and
why these examples are relevant to your research.
- Try
to summarize your curiosities into one or two questions and propose
pilot research plan.
- Share
at least two general resources/links for doing background research.
- Identify
several criteria for literature review and post to Evaluation/Review
Tool/thread.
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September 19 & February 13
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Activity 2:
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September 26
& February 20
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Activity 3:
Semester 1
Semester
2+
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October 3 & February 27
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Activity 4:
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October 10 & March 6
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Activity
5:
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October 17 & March 13
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Activity 6:
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October 24 & March 27
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Activity 7:
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October 31 & April 3
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Activity 8:
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November 14 & April 10
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Activity 9:
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November 21 & April 15/17
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Activity 10:
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December 5 & April 24
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Activity 11:
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December 12-19 & May 1-8
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Activity 12:
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