Student learning objectives will be assessed via in-class discussions, presentations, writing assignments, and a research proposal.

1. What is science and what is research?

   • Class presentation and 1500 words

   • Due Sep 14

2. What is your positionality?

   • Class presentation and 500 words

   • Due Sep 28

3. What are the four “-ologies” (what is a paradigm; what are your research’s “ologies” and paradigm)?

   • Class presentation and 1500 words

   • Due Oct 19

4. What are your research questions (articulate and justify 4 different research questions)?

   • Class presentation and 250 words each

   • Due Nov 2

5. What is your research design?

   • Class presentation and 2000 words

   • Due Dec 7

Submit a preliminary research proposal that adheres to the content and reasoning standards, expectations, and considerations presented and discussed throughout the course.

• Class presentation and 5000 words

• Due Dec 19