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ILS680 Research
Prof. Mary E. Brown
Summer/Fall 2009
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Course Description
Principles and methods of evaluation and research are systematically reviewed. Major research undertakings are considered, as well as landmark studies.
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain the importance of research in the creation of new knowledge.
- Explain and demonstrate the components of the research cycle.
- Analyze and critically evaluate existing research.
- Identify an area of study, plan and conduct empirical research, and analyze collected data.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues of research including human participant research.
- Prepare a research proposal.
- Prepare a publishable-quality report of research findings, including appropriate use of tables and figures and a selected publication style manual.
Required Texts
- Publication manual of the American Psychological Society (latest edition). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [6th edition has a July 2009 publication date and is available for pre-order from Amazon for 19.53; The 5th edition is available from Amazon for 20.75.]
- Beck, S. E., & Manuel, K.. (2008). Practical research methods for librarians and information professionals. Neal Schuman. $65 new from Amazon
Recommended Text
- Pan, M. Ling. (2008). Preparing literature reviews: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (3rd ed.). Glendale CA: Pyrczak Publishing. [ISBN 1-884585-76-0]