ILS 580 Research in Information and Library Science
Dr. Mary E. Brown
Course Highlights
Course Description:
Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Central research findings and research literature of the field are considered.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of research in the creation of knowledge.
- Explain and demonstrate the components of the research cycle.
- Define research problems and scientific research procedures in general.
- Describe the philosophical concepts and methodologies involved in in library and information services.
- Analyze and critically evaluate existing research.
- Describe a variety of research methods and approaches.
- Identify an area of study and plan for conducting empirical research and analyzing collected data.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues of research including human participant research.
Highlights/ Sample of Coursework:
This course introduced me to a variety of research methods and taught me how to ethically conduct research with human subjects. The most important thing that I learned was that research does not turn out as a researcher might expect. I had to change topics before arriving at an acceptable project that could be completed in the allotted time. The final project also varied from my proposal due to the results of my research.
Related Work
To see my finished project and completed research go to the page titled "Special Project."
References
The "Course Description" and "Course Objectives" were taken from the ILS 580 Syllabus for Summer 2012 by Dr. Mary Brown.
The "Course Description" and "Course Objectives" were taken from the ILS 580 Syllabus for Summer 2012 by Dr. Mary Brown.
Capstone Portfolio
Rosanna M. Longenbaker
updated July 1, 2013
RosannaMLongenbaker"at"gmail.com
Rosanna M. Longenbaker
updated July 1, 2013
RosannaMLongenbaker"at"gmail.com