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Ricardo J Gomez
LIS 570
Seattle Campus
Research as a process from problem definition and formulation of questions to design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Students recognize research opportunities, translate them into researchable frameworks, design research projects, and implement results in libraries and other information agencies. Prerequisite: LIS 500, which may be taken concurrently.
Class description
This course covers basic elements of research methods, from a perspective that makes it interesting to non-researchers.
Student learning goals
Understand key elements of research design and choice of methods.
Know that research is the result of choices, conscious or unconscious, and of systematic observation and analysis.
Understand that research is affected by the environment in which it takes place; it does not happen in a vacuum.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of research reports in the students' areas of interest.
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Students will be expected to read in advance of class, participate in group discussions, prepare a class presentation, and write a few short reports.
