FYC 6800: Scientific Reasoning & Research Design
Sections OFE2 & OFF2, Fall Semester, 2022
Instructor: Mickie Swisher
3026 McCarty Hall D
Call 352-273-3538
Office Hours: Available by appointment by telephone or by Zoom. Will meet at your convenience as much as possible

SYLLABUS

Key Documents This is a "go to" place for the documents that I create for this class. It provides links to the syllabus, instructions for graded submissions, and all of my "cheat sheets" that are relevant to this course. These are documents that I have prepared in response to the needs of students. I do NOT link all of the these documents on the individual week web pages. You can get everything with one click here.

Assignment Instructions This page has links to the instructions for each assignment throughout the semester. I will active the links prior to the due date for submission through Canvas. The due date for each assignment is provided in the table on the course home page -- right hand column labelled "submissions".

All correspondence regarding this class -- questions, clarifications, etc. -- must occur through UFL.EDU e-mail. I cannot respond to you if you communicate through other e-mail accounts.

I CONTINUE TO UPDATE THESE WEBPAGES TO MAKE CHANGES THAT BECOME NECESSARY. PLEASE REFRESH THIS AND OTHER PAGES AT THIS WEBSITE REGULARLY. OTHERWISE, YOU MAY SEE A DATED VERSION OF DOCUMENTS -- INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS -- WHICH WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR YOU.

Submit all assignments through Canvas. Canvas will close the assignment and you will not be able to upload your submission after the due date and time for all submissions. Consult the course syllabus for policy regarding late submissions.

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE AT 11:59 PM ON THE DATE INDICATED

WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
SUBMISSION
1

08/31  

Introductions, Course Expectations, Review of Syllabus Introductions - Post to Week 1 Discussion Board on Canvas, due by Aug 31
2

09/07

Thinking Like a Scientist Assignment 1: Human Subject Research Training due by Sept 15, but earlier would be better

09/09

Select article for assignments 2 and 3 Post full reference for article selected for Assignments 2 & 3 on Week 3 Canvas discussion board by Sept. 09, 11:59 PM

09/14

How Science Works: Theory, the Research Cycle & Proving Ourselves WRONG
4
09/21
The Research Question & Overview of Design Types Assignment 2: How to Read a Research Report Part 1: Question & Objectives, Due 9/26
5
09/28
Class Cancelled
6
10/05
Key Concepts in Sampling
7
10/12
Sampling Principles & Types of Samples Assignment 2: How to Read a Research Report Part 2: Conclusions, Due 10/08
8
10/19
Statistical Analyses
9
10/26
Qualitative Data Analysis Assignment 3: How to Read a Research Report Part 1: Sampling, Due 10/17
10
11/02
Experimental Designs

Assignment 4: Instructions and Assessment Criteria

Assignment 3: How to Read a Research Report Part 2: Data Analysis, Due 10/31
11
11/09
Cross-Sectional Designs
12
11/16
Longitudinal Designs Submit Assignment 4: Experimental Design and Team Member Assessment 1 -- BOTH Due 11:59 PM 11/16 (Group Assignment)
13
11/21
Case Study Designs
14
11/30
Design, Rigor in Research & Impact of Research  Submit Assignment 5: Comparison of Experimental and Cross-Sectional Designs and Team Member Assessment 2 Both Due 11:59 PM December 02
15
12/07
Closure Discussion: Award Give-A-Gator Points if You Want Assignment 6: Take Home Lessons, Due 12/07

Revised August 31, 2022