ESR 608 Foundations of Doctoral Research

This introductory doctoral research course engages students in the exploration of the purposes of research, the components of research design, and what constitutes data in the research process. Students develop a framework for evaluating the quality of research. They compare and contrast major assumptions and components of research design and implementation within a variety of scientific and social research methodologies and paradigms. Students also consider the history of research ethics, sensitivity to the language used in research, the importance of respect of research participants, and the requirements to adhere to federal regulations for protecting them. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 semester hours