Archive for the 'Research Methodoogy' Category

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Typical critical/transformative research paper

For my class, we have to find 3 typical papers representing the 3 research approaches and then identify aspects of the articles that indicate how it fits within that approach. Enjoy!
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Critical/Transformative Research Paper
Koufogiannakis, D. & Wiebe, N. (2006). Effective methods for teaching information literacy skills to undergraduate students: A systematic review and meta-analysis [...]

Posted by Laurie on June 12th, 2009 under Laurie speaks!, Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Typical quantitative research paper

For my class, we have to find 3 typical papers representing the 3 research approaches and then identify aspects of the articles that indicate how it fits within that approach. Enjoy!
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Quantitative Research Paper
Robertson, M.J. & Jones, J. G. (2009). Exploring academic library users’ preferences of delivery methods for library instruction: Webpage, digital game, [...]

Posted by Laurie on June 11th, 2009 under Laurie speaks!, Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Typical qualitative research paper

For my class, we have to find 3 typical papers representing the 3 research approaches and then identify aspects of the articles that indicate how it fits within that approach. Enjoy!
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Qualitative Research Paper
Hepworth, M., & Smith, M. (2008, August). Workplace information literacy for administrative staff in higher education. Australian Library Journal, 57(3), 212-236. Retrieved [...]

Posted by Laurie on June 10th, 2009 under Laurie speaks!, Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Running with my Star Trek analogy

I had so much fun thinking about how to apply Star Trek to my understanding of research methodologies that I got a little carried away. I started to think about what I would do if I was presenting this in person as opposed to posting in an online class.
I think if I was doing [...]

Posted by Laurie on May 27th, 2009 under Laurie speaks!, Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Using a Star Trek analogy to make sense of the 3 approaches to research

Last week and this week in class, we are discussing the 3 approaches to research. I made a joke about one of the approaches, quantitative, as sounding like something Spock would do… and then it occurred to me to run with this idea.
Researchers are human and, as many classmates posted about, are probably deciding [...]

Posted by Laurie on May 26th, 2009 under Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Taking time to review those terms I use everyday as a way re-acquaint myself about the foundations of research methodology

Posting #1 for ED6100
We are to make opening comments on the nature of educational research and the challenges of conducting research.
We are to post our general reactions to the introductory reading material on educational research. This week is intended to give us an overview of what is involved in conducting research. Were we aware [...]

Posted by Laurie on May 15th, 2009 under Research Methodoogy | Comment now »

Blogging about research methodology using coursework as blog postings.

I decided a few weeks ago to re-take the research methodology course ED6100 of my MEd from MUN for two important reasons. And, thankfully, I was able to register for the course, which started this week.
Firstly, my mark for that course is the lowest of that degree by a significant margin. Re-taking it [...]

Posted by Laurie on May 14th, 2009 under Research Methodoogy | Comment now »





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