2.  We start with a lot of information about families.  We all have experiences, beliefs, attitudes, opinions, feelings…  What we know is often flawed and not necessarily accurate.  Believing something doesn’t make it true.  The study of a subject helps us to understand it, answer questions, and find solutions.

3.  Our knowledge of families makes us believe certain things.  What we know does not necessarily translate to a general reality.  Look at page 28.  What do you think of the Myths or Facts?  What do we learn from the data on pages 29 and 30?  What anxiety do we have: › with the future of family? › with family change?

4.  Research is like a restaurant › The discipline is like the style of food you prepare…  Is it fast food, vegetarian, French cuisine?  Choose a discipline with your partners. (pages 31-35) › Create a poster for others to understand that discipline.

5.  The theory is like the style of kitchen in your restaurant. › Grill, oven-baked, micro-waved, fried?  Choose one theoretical model with your partners. (pages 36-47) › Create a poster for others to understand those theories.

6.  Groups of 3  Each group will create an informational poster on either a topic, field, or theory.

7. Disciplines: Anthropology Psychology Sociology Family Studies

8. Theories: Functionalism Systems Theory Symbolic Interactionism Exchange Theory The Life-Course Approach Conflict Theory Feminist Theory The Ecological Perspective

9.  Title (name of topic, field (discipline) or theory)  Definition of discipline or theory  Point form characteristics (explanation) of the topic, field (discipline) or theory (10-20 points)  Who and\or when was the discipline or theory developed?  Example of a research question stemming from that topic, field (discipline) or theory.  Visuals (graph, cartoon, logo, diagram…) to help with understanding.

10. Level/ Criteria 1234 Knowledge Definition and information of topic, field, or theory is of low quality. Definition and information of topic, field, or theory is of decent quality. Definition and information of topic, field, or theory is of good quality. Definition and information of topic, field, or theory is of excellent quality. Thinking Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is of low quality. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is of decent quality. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is of good quality. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is of excellent quality. Communication Esthetics of the poster and visuals fail to enhance understanding in a meaningful way. Esthetics of the poster and visuals enhance understanding somewhat. Esthetics of the poster and visuals enhance understanding. Esthetics of the poster and visuals enhance understanding marvelously. Application Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is not very good. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is lacking. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is good. Example of a research question stemming from topic, field, or theory is excellent.

11.  Once all posters are completed, commit to a gallery walk and fill out the note sheet.

12.  You will complete a survey study on the topic of Individuals and the Family.  Refer to pages 49 to 54 in the course manual.

13. › Choose a Discipline of Study › Choose a Theoretical Model › Formulate a Research Question › Develop a Hypothesis  Research past information – Statistics Canada  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html › Select a research Method  Quantitative - Survey › Define a Sample Group › Develop a Survey Questionnaire  10 Questions › Collect Data › Present the Data  Graphs › Abstract

14.  Portfolio contains all work  Report contains clean copy of work with title page, table of contents, bulleted points above, the abstract, and the reference page.