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Fundamentals of Scientific Research

Dr. Maram Bani Younes 2016/2017 Second Semester. Fundamentals of Scientific Research. Class. Lecture Times: Sat 10:00-13:00 Location: 7503 Slides are on:. Lecturer. Instructor: Dr. Maram Bani Younes Office: IT 330 Office Hours: Wendsdays 15-16 E-mail: mbaniyounes@philadelphia.edu.jo

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Fundamentals of Scientific Research

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  1. Dr. Maram Bani Younes 2016/2017 Second Semester Fundamentals of Scientific Research

  2. Class • Lecture Times: • Sat 10:00-13:00 • Location: 7503 • Slides are on:

  3. Lecturer Instructor: Dr. Maram Bani Younes Office: IT 330 Office Hours: Wendsdays 15-16 E-mail: mbaniyounes@philadelphia.edu.jo Website www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/mbaniyounes/

  4. Overview • Textbook: • Title: “Research Methods: A process of Inquiry” • Authors: Anthony M. Graziano and M. L, Raulin • Publisher: Pearson 2007

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Grading • Mid-term exam: 30% • Projects & Presentations: 30% • Final exam: 40%

  8. Projects & Presentations • Each student is to select a topic • Make 5-8 presentations

  9. 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 • Cheating cases handed over to academic honesty department • Minimum penalty – Failing class

  10. 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

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