Aids to Reduce Effort and improve Performance in the Class

Syllabus
How to Complete Assignments in Less Time with Better Outcomes
List of Mid-Range Theories (with definitions) and Variables Commonly Used in Social Science, compiled by Dr. Kelly Moore

Example of a Completed Flow Chart for Articles You Read READ THIS you will use it over and over again this semester

Forms For Submitting Assignments and Other Materials

Sharing Materials
Flow Chart for ARTICLES YOU READ
Example of a Completed Flow Chart for Articles You Read READ THIS
Flow Chart for CONSTRUCTING DESIGNS

Finding, Selecting & Reading Research Literature

Deciding What To Read (DON'T Waste Your Precious Time on "Bad" Stuff)
Abstract Evaluation Form (good first step before you even LOOK at the body of an article)
What Makes a "Good Contribution" to the Literature
(more on what's worth reading)
Summary of Key Points in a Research Report (Fairly quick way to take good notes)
Example of a Completed Summary for a Research Report

Theory & Epistemology

Three Models of Behavior Change
Levels of Theory
Epistemology, Theory & Research
Learning Theory that Informs this Class
Systematized Definitions of Constructs in Social Theory

Key Concepts in Research Design

The Goals of Research Design
Comparative Charateristics of Design Groups
Threats to Validity

Sampling

Basics of Sampling
Types of Samples

Data Analysis (Statistical & Qualitative)

The Logic of Data Analysis Using Statistical Techniques
Guide to Statistics
Comments about Qualitative Data Analysis

Experiments

Slide Show -- Requirements of True Experiments
Slide Show -- Quasi-Experiments
Types of Experiments
Data Analysis in Experiments
Threats to Validity
Extension Model Experiment for Haiti

Cross-Sectional Designs

Improving the Internal Validity of Cross-Sectional Designs
Some Clarifications about Cross-Sectional Designs
Slide show Cross Sectional Designs

Longitudinal Designs

Longitudinal Designs Slide Show

Case Studies

Slide show about Case Study Designs

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