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Fundamentals of Scientific Research Dr. Samir Tartir 2015/2016 First Semester Class • Lecture Times: – Wed 16:00-19:00 • Location: IT 403 • Slides are on E-Course: – http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo Lecturer • • • • • Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir Office: IT 303 Office Hours: STT 12-2 E-mail: [email protected] Website – www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/ • Facebook: – www.facebook.com/groups/DrSamirTartir Course Overview • Textbook: – Title: “Research Methods: A process of Inquiry” – Authors: Anthony M. Graziano and M. L, Raulin – Publisher: Pearson 2007 Description • The course provides a foundation to: – tackle research problems – evaluate critically both their own and others' research – communicate their findings effectively. • It covers material and advice on technical writing for the thesis and defending it. • Research seminars undertaken as part of the Research Project contribute to this course. • The course will mix lectures with assignments and discussions. Objectives • This course aims to offer a grounding in various aspects of research • Students will acquire insight into the philosophical and methodological fundamentals of scientific research. • Students will develop the ability to understand and reflect on the demands of scientific research, how knowledge is defined and how it is verified. • This knowledge will also form a basis for launching and pursuing individual student research efforts, and will also facilitate critical reflection on the research of others. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Research Process Questions & Ethics Finding Articles Reading & Evaluating Papers Preparing & Making a Research Presentation Measurements and Variables Statistical Analysis of Data Field Research Correlational and Differential Research MSc Research Guidelines Hypothesis Testing Validity Control Writing a Paper Research Experiment Design Grading • Mid-term exam: 30% • Projects & Presentations: 30% • Final exam: 40% Projects & Presentations • Each student is to select a topic • Make 3-4 presentations Late and Cheating Policies • • • • All assignments are due by 11:59 PM 10% penalty for each late day Zero points if late by more than 5 days Proper documentation needed for healthrelated excuses within 1 week • Cheating cases handed over to academic honesty department – Minimum penalty – Failing class Use of Electronic Devices • Laptops/Tablets – Only for note taking or training on class material, can be asked to turn in notes. • Phones – Must always be silent or turned off while in class – First time a warning, second you’ll be asked to leave class. – Only in emergencies • Others – Should be turned off