IS299 Associate’s Capstone Unit 2 Your Topic and Sources

Agenda Questions on Unit 1? Preview Unit 2 Assignments/Readings Seminar Questions

Unit 1 Review The Scientific Method--how will we use aspects in creating the Capstone Project? Observation Hypothesis (thesis) Collection of Data (research) Analyze/interpret Data Draw Conclusions

Unit 1 Review How will you use the following as you approach this project; Reasoned, ethical decision-making? Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity? Awareness of the impact of historical, philosophical and religious events? Quantitative, scientific methods of inquiry, leading to clear choices?

Unit 2 - Select Your Topic Selecting your topic (technology theme)-subtopic list (U1 and U2) Business/Industry Communications Education Entertainment Medical/Health Social Etc.

Unit 2- Select Your Topic Subtopic Ideas? Interesting and Personally Meaningful Researchable (good resources) Important

Focus Your Topic Identify a research question, point or argument you'd like to support Develop a thesis (summary of your point of the paper) Thesis is a guide to the reader--maintain focus, the objective of the paper Examples: 1.Support a view (social networking is a valuable resource to be used in education) 2.Inform (the various assistive technologies available for special needs people-- pros/cons) 3.Persuade (high school students should be permitted to have cell phones in school)

Start Your Initial Research Initial research will indicate if you have selected a good topic Web searches vs. KU Library Kaplan Library Presentation (Course Home) Library Info: UAH Library Guide/FAQ Scholarly journals (KU Library->Online Resources->Electronic Articles->Academic Search Premier) Books (KU Library or others) other sources (web sites/pages, magazines, reports, newspaper, film, government report, interview, speech, etc.)

Scholarly Journals Brief summary of article Serious, academic look (charts/graphs) Cite sources in footnotes/bibliographies Written by scholar/researcher in field Reports on original research/experimentation Often published by a specific professional organization Genamics Journal Seek at a good source for locating journal types. Brief summary of article Serious, academic look (charts/graphs) Cite sources in footnotes/bibliographies Written by scholar/researcher in field Reports on original research/experimentation Often published by a specific professional organization Genamics Journal Seek at a good source for locating journal types.

Scholarly Journals- Examples American Economic Review Journal of the American Medical Association British Journal of Educational Technology European Physical Education Review TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning Teaching Exceptional Children Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Technology Teacher Reading Teacher American Fitness New Scientist University Business International Journal of INfo. Technology

Seminar Question “Critical Thought and the Web” htm How do you use Critical Thinking in evaluating your resources (journals, books, websites, etc.)? How can you tell if it is a credible source? How to use critical thinking when evaluating resources? 1.Identify author/organization 2.Type of resource 3.Facts vs. opinions 4.Supported with citations?

Unit 2 Project: Sub-Topic Identification Worksheet Identify your subtopic and discuss why/how you selected it Annotated Bibliography: List at least 3 resources (scholarly journal, book, other) Explain briefly what the resources is about (summary) and why you think it will be useful for your capstone project Use APA Format (see APA Quick Guide)

Unit 2 Assignments Learn about the KU Writing Center (pdf doc) Reading Topics 1.Annotated Bibliography 2.Resource Journal (for units 3 and 4) 3.Steps in Writing the Capstone Paper Practice using KU Library "Top Ten Mistakes in Academic Research" Discussion Question (1) Project (sub-topic Identification Worksheet)

Review Resources-Scholarly vs. others (see Doc Sharing) Credibility of Resources/websites Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data (see Add’l Resources)

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data Qualitative Data Overview: Deals with descriptions. Data can be observed but not measured. Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc. Qualitative → Quality Quantitative Data Overview: Deals with numbers. Data which can be measured. Length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc. Quantitative → Quantity Source: Oswego City School District REgents Exam Prep Center at

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