A SURVEY ASSIGNMENT TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF A RESEARCH METHODS COURSE

Abstract

Students begin a survey assignment on the first day of a research methods course. It is broken into manageable parts so as to build their confidence while they begin to learn the basics of research methods. I discuss one part during each class over the first four weeks and link these parts to many of the foundational concepts of research methods. Since...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Research Methods

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 300

Class Size(s):

Any

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. 1) Understand survey research. 2) Learn the basics of research methods. 3) Encourage students to be active learners and researchers.