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Your final grade is determined by your performance on class assignments, the self-assessment, and -- to a far lesser extent -- your class participation. We do, however, reserve the right to add or modify assignments as the class progresses. The following depicts the preliminary breakdown of work for the course and each assignment's contribution to your total grade. |
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Readings and Self-Assessment (solo) |
See the Leedy website: chapters: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Details: Reading Assignments by week)Complete the above quizzes; hit "submit" and then email the results to belleminjuan@gmail.com I'll record the results on the gradebook of Blackboard. You can take the quiz as many times as you wish and email the best result. |
2 weeks from the scheduled reading day | 15% (7.5 pts each except 15 pts for chapter 11: total 75 pts) | |||||||||||||||
Literature Review (solo) Tool: EndNote, Microsoft Word using sources effectively (PPT in class) |
The lit review paves the way for the case study, it's therefore connected to the case study. But you will compete it independently and then integrate your review to define the case study, questions and research methods. Specific parameters of the assignment will be provided in class. In essence, you'll produce a structured white or technical paper that generally conforms to APA guidelines. |  Hints and sample Brooks , Gibson , and Sp04_791A common problems of lit review |
Week 7 (latest by Friday) | 20% (100 pts)see grading criteria |
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Case Study (team) includes two closely-related deliverables: data analysis report and the final report |
You'll conduct a case study on a topic of your own interest. See the Topics Page.The case study allows you to walk through the entire research process -- from identifying viable research issues to investigate ... to conducting a brief lit review (to inform how you'll proceed) ... to collecting and analyzing the data and inferring meaning from it. This activity helps to connect theory and practice ... and provides first-hand experience with developing and "administering"/implementing several different tools -- for example, a rubric to assess documents or extant data of some kind; a brief survey, an interview guide, or an observation protocol.Your grade/score comprises feedback gleaned from instructor assessment and your own reflective input (relative to team process and individual contribution). |
template for data analysis template for final report example for content analysis: Seaworld |
The report is due the last session.But the data analysis part is due two weeks before the last session for a no-grade review. | 35% (175 pts)see grading criteria |
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Mini Data Analysis Exercises |
You'll work both in groups or independently on simple exercises that build skills (and confidence) with the analytical techniques we'll be covering in class, primarily t test, ANOVA, and CHI-square. using data supplied to youTool: Analyse-it | mini data details (to be announced) | during the several Statistics sessions | 15% (75 pts) | ||||||||||||||
Participation |
Participation in class activities (whether online or place-bound) is critical to the learning experience in this course. | 5% (25 pts) | ||||||||||||||||
Team Participation |
Peer evaluation. Complete the team evaluation. |
5% (25 pts) | ||||||||||||||||
Final Presentation (team) PowerPoint |
About your case study (the study itself and your reflection on data collection, analysis, and writing) (5 minutes per person, 10-15 max per team). Link to public speaking skills page. |
5% (25 pts) | ||||||||||||||||
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| In order to acknowledge achievement and monitor progress, the Dept. of Educational Technology uses the criteria set forth in the Graduate Bulletin. In general, an "A" recognizes performance that goes beyond specified course requirements and criteria. In terms of the evaluation sequence, an "A" is reserved for a special effort that exceeds expectations and that demonstrates exceptional creativity, boldness, commitment, ingenuity, or elegance.Extrapolating from the University Bulletin gives additional meaning to letter grades. |
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| SDSU uses a plus/minus grading system. Plus/minus grading is not mandatory, however; the instructor determines whether or not to assign such grades. Students must maintain a "B" average for coursework that comprises their program of study. Those who fall below this average face academic probation. An authorized Incomplete (I) is not counted in the grade point computation until one calendar year expires; at that time the I (if not cleared) is charged as an IC and counted as an F.An Incomplete is not a grade option; it is a negotiated agreement, provided only to students facing extraordinary circumstances (beyond their control) that preclude their finishing a course on time. The Graduate Bulletin explains some of the parameters an instructor may consider when negotiating an Incomplete (for example, the percentage of work [assignments, tests, projects] completed at the time of the request). Other factors may influence the final decision. |