Course Guide
Research Core
Instructor: J. Wardisiani
Location:
Office Hours: 7:30 AM to 8:00AM, Other arrangements made by appointment only!
Contact Number:
Contact E-Mail: Jwardisiani@pths209.org
Course Description:
· Research is defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method. The primary purpose for basic research (as opposed to applied research) is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe.
· Scientific research relies on the application of the scientific method, a harnessing of curiosity. This research provides scientific information and theories for the explanation of the nature and the properties of the world around us. It makes practical applications possible. Scientific research can be subdivided into different classifications according to their academic and application disciplines.
· The umbrella of research is not limited to these two avenues, but for the purposes of exploration and development of this courses central theme of research in concert with the scientific method to develop conclusions can translate proven, developed conclusions to support areas of interest in Math and Science.
Text:
o We will utilize much mechanism to support the absence of a traditional textbook. These materials will include the following:
o Internet Research
o Database (ERIC)
o Case Studies
o In-Class Activities
Attendance Policy / Assignment Policy:
o Class attendance is mandatory. Because this is a discussion class, I expect you to be present in class and prepared to contribute. I will take attendance each class. If you miss more than 3 classes during the semester, every additional absence will lower your class grade by 2 percentage points. Example: You have a 92 average and miss 5 classes. Your final grade is an 88 (92-(2*2)), a B+. For your first 3 absences, it doesn’t matter why you were absent. (The first three absences count as “unexcused absences” regardless of the reason). Absences after #3 that are (1) related to athletics or (2) accompanied by a doctor’s note, may be made up (i.e., so your final grade is not penalized) by adding 2-pages on to your final paper per absence, and making the final paper a research paper, with at least outside 10 references and a bibliography. Research papers will be graded as research papers, not as essays (i.e., my expectation will be higher). Unexcused absences after the 6th unexcused absence may be made up by turning your final paper into a 10 page research paper + 2 pages for each absence after #6, with at least 15 outside references. Your grade will still be penalized 6 percentage points for absences #4-#6 (2 per class). Example: You have a 91 average but have missed 10 classes. Normally, your final grade would be 14 points lower. Instead, you may write an 18 page research paper, and be penalized 6 points for absences. If you miss more than 14 classes, you will automatically fail the class. The only exception would be a serious medical illness that required an extended hospital stay. It is your responsibility to keep me informed of your situation during extended absences or I will drop you from the class.
Class Web-Site:
The Class-Site is located at Wardisiani-RC.com. This site will have posted activities and lecture notes, assignments, links to discussion prompts. Students are expected to respond to the lecture prompts by the assigned date. Responses not posted by the deadline will not receive credit.
o On-Line Quizzes / Exams: www.mygradebook.com
o Class Web-Site: www.Wardisiani-FS.com
o Discussion Prompts: Class Site
Grade Scale:
- A+ = 99-100
- A = 93-98
- A− = 90-92
- B+ = 87-89
- B = 83-86
- B− = 80-82
- C+ = 77-79
- C = 73-76
- C− = 70-72%
- F = 0-63%