Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Methodologies   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

FO 687 B - Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Methodologies


This two-part course is an introduction to practical research methods used in workplace settings including qualitative and quantitative research methods and action research. The course covers the interpretation and presentation of fundamental statistical data used in workplace research. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed, and students learn to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches for addressing specific and varied research questions. This course assists students in the identification and explanation of research design and requires them to think about published psychological research critically. By the end of the course, students should be able to write an expert review of an experimental study and select an appropriate methodological approach for their ARP. The course familiarizes students with resources for the continuing development of these skills. Required deliverables include: a draft of the solution/recommendation for the problem presented in their ARP; a draft of the ARP methodology section of the Applied Research Project; and a final draft of their Literature Review. Approval by the Student’s advisor and ARP supervisor is required. (0.5 credits)