RESEARCH METHODS PRESENTATION - University of Arizona



RESEARCH METHODS PRESENTATION

The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with a social science research method and to be able to teach your student peers about the methodology. In this presentation, your objective is to read the chapter in the textbook describing the research method, locate a journal article in which the author reports using the research method, and develop a powerpoint presentation to share with the class. Remember, you will be the “method expert”. Your powerpoint must be original.

Steps

1. Select/draw research method.

2. Read the related chapter from the text.

3. Make an outline of the chapter.

4. Prepare a powerpoint presentation.

5. Locate and obtain a journal article where the research method was used.

6. Don’t be afraid to locate other sources (i.e. other textbooks, on-line resources, etc) for more information.

7. Presentation will be 25 -30 minutes in length.

8. You are encouraged to use other references.

|Grading Rubric |

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|Powerpoint (Describes the procedure in own words, steps to use, when it is appropriate, how data is analyzed, limitations of use) |35 |

|Journal Article (Example provided, presenter explained how the method was employed by the author) |25 |

|Presentation (Presenter was comfortable, confident, well-rehearsed, knowledgeable of topic) |15 |

|Creativity (Added Value) |15 |

|Time (Appropriate length – minimum 25 minutes, maximum 35 minutes) |10 |

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|Total Points |100 |

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