Description
An introduction to research methods: types, characteristics of effective research, formulating hypotheses, research design, preparing questionnaires, and research writing. Course considers the leader's role in developing an ethically responsible original research project with the guidance and support of a faculty member. The student will write the research proposal using the current American Psychological Association (APA) manual for reference citations, tables and figures. Students in the M.Ed. Teacher Leadership program should address some aspect of teacher leadership and its effects on student learning in the research proposal. Course Capstone project: Thesis/Special Project chapters 1 Introduction, 2 Review of Literature, & 3 Methodology and Treatment of Data. Prerequisite(s): Fundamental Understanding of Behavioral Research.