<p> R7000/B7001/E7111 Introduction to Advanced Academic Study & Writing Fall I 2008</p><p>INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Q. Chen PHONE: 312-777-7650 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 312-777-7649 ALT PHONE:</p><p>REQUIRED TEXTS:</p><p>Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Author: American Psychological Association Edition / Copyright: 5TH 01 Publisher: 5TH 01 ISBN: 1557987912</p><p>Page 1 Title: Dissertations And Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology And Related Fields Author: John D. Cone & Sharon L. Foster Edition / Copyright: 2nd, 06 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) ISBN: 1591473624 </p><p>Title: A Cross Section of Educational Research: Journal Articles for Discussion and Evaluation Author: by Lawrence S. Lyne (Editor) Edition / Copyright: 3rd, 06 Publisher: Pyrczak Pub ISBN: 1884585655 </p><p>This Course Requires the Purchase of a Course Packet: YES NO</p><p>Page 2 Argosy University COURSE SYLLABUS R7000/B7001/E7111 Introduction to Advanced Academic Study & Writing</p><p>Faculty Information Faculty Name: Dr. Qi Chen – Fall I 2008 Campus: Chicago/Loop Contact Information: [email protected] Telephone Number: 312-777-7650 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am– 5:00 pm/by Appointment </p><p>Short Faculty Bio: Philosophy </p><p>I have been working in higher education my entire professional career after I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language in 1980. First I taught English as a second language at a major university in Shanghai, China. During the next 8 years, I taught freshman and sophomore English reading, writing and composition while serving on curriculum research committees. I was also a teacher in elementary and high schools during the 1990s.</p><p>I became a librarian in 1991 and have been providing research assistance and conducting research workshops and seminars for graduate and doctoral students as well as for faculty for those 16 years. I have also been serving on and chairing dissertation committees since 2007. </p><p>I earned a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Argosy University in 2006, a Master of Education from Indiana State University in 1991 and a Master in Library and Information Science from Dominican University (formally Rosary College) in 1996</p><p>Course description: This course demystifies the doctoral level research process and provides a solid foundation for academic writing by analyzing and evaluating current research articles, literature reviews, and dissertations. Emphasis will be placed on APA style guidelines, preparation</p><p>Page 3 for the doctoral comprehensive examination, and university publication requirements. It also includes a self-inventory based on state and national standards and develops a self-improvement plan that is the basis for activities during internship.</p><p>Course Pre-requisites: None</p><p>Required Textbook: Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Author: American Psychological Association Edition / Copyright: 5TH 01 Publisher: 5TH 01 ISBN: 1557987912</p><p>Title: Dissertations And Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology And Related Fields Author: John D. Cone & Sharon L. Foster Edition / Copyright: 2nd, 06 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) ISBN: 1591473624 </p><p>Title: A Cross Section of Educational Research: Journal Articles for Discussion and Evaluation Author: by Lawrence S. Lyne (Editor) Edition / Copyright: 3rd, 06 Publisher: Pyrczak Pub ISBN: 1884585655 </p><p>Technology: Pentium III CPU/ Windows 98; 128MB RAM printer; Microsoft Office: Acrobat (full version); Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (PC), 5.0 (MAC), or Netscape Navigator 4.08; Norton Antivirus.</p><p>Course length: Friday Sept. 6th – Sunday, Sept.8th </p><p>Page 4 Friday Oct. 3rd – Sunday, Oct.5th Friday 6:00pm – 9:59pm Sat: 9:00am – 4:59pm Sun: 9:00am – 12:59pm </p><p>Credit Value: 3.0</p><p>Program Outcomes:  Become adept at using APA style formatting.  Critically evaluate prior research that supports or confirms the proposed study.  Evaluate current literature and compile reference list.  Critically discuss expected results in the context of knowledge of relevant theory, policy and practice.  Consider possible conclusions that take into account limitations of their research.  Develop a perspective for a dissertation.  Complete a self-inventory based on state and national standards.  Develop a self-improvement plan that is the basis for activities during field experience. </p><p>Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the: </p><p> Field and Internship Experience  The Comprehensive Examination  The Dissertation Guide  Article and Electronic Dissertations Online Search  APA Formatting, Review </p><p>Page 5  Prospectus v. Dissertation  Dissertation sections  Evaluating prior studies  Problem/Purpose/Background and need for the study  Theoretical Foundation of the Study  Research questions and hypotheses  Limitations and Delimitations  Definitions  Significance of the Study to the Field of Education  Methodology  Literature Review  Turning the Prospectus into a Proposal  The Defense Process  Revising the Proposal into a Dissertation  Results, Discussion, and Recommendation Sections  Review of Human Subject(s)  Final Prospectus Presentations, Critique, and Feedback </p><p>Page 6</p>