Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to

• identify a researchable problem in their professional practice; then design, and implement an action research project to improve their practice.
• understand and design informed consent to protect human subjects. Students can analyze their data and derive empirical findings that inform their practice.
• effectively use APA (7th Edition) to format their research paper and bibliographic guide.
• apply sound theory and methodology in research design.
• make professional decisions--as reflective practitioners--based on empirical data and sound scientific research.
• understand and protect the rights of participants involved in research.
• be critical and scholarly in their use of published research to define issues and resolve problems in education.

Upon successful completion of the course, the students are expected to

• identify a researchable problem in their professional practice; then design, and implement an action research project to improve their practice.
• understand and design informed consent to protect human subjects. Students can analyze their data and derive empirical findings that inform their practice.
• effectively use APA (7th Edition) to format their research paper and bibliographic guide.
• apply sound theory and methodology in research design.
• make professional decisions--as reflective practitioners--based on empirical data and sound scientific research.
• understand and protect the rights of participants involved in research.
• be critical and scholarly in their use of published research to define issues and resolve problems in education.

Content and methodological standards for this course are held by West College of Education, American Educational Research Association, and the Midwestern State University Graduate Catalog.

Ethical standards are those required by HSRC/OHRP. Manuscript style is set by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7^th Edition. The primary measure of those standards is the student’s written research report.

Students should participate in all classes. Logging into D2L at least twice a week will be considered as your attendance for the week. In case of an emergency situation that will not allow you to log on to D2L, please let me know as early as possible. One week’s absence will result in one letter grade drop on your final grades. Two weeks’ absences will result in withdrawal from the course by the instructor. Excessive tardiness (as determined by the professor) might also result in instructor-drop, if required.

Lateness of the submission will be determined by D2L. I will not overrun the lateness recorded by D2L. Please understand that D2L does not take into account for holidays or weekends and so do I. For example, if the due date of a particular assignment were 11:30 pm, 8/27/2020, and you submitted the assignment at 11:31 pm, 8/27/2020, the D2L dropbox will mark your assignment as ONE day late. I will go by the D2L decision and will consider your assignment as ONE day late. To avoid missing the due date by such hairline margins, I advise you to submit the assignment well ahead. One day late will result in 10% drop in your earned grade. Two days late will result in 20% drop in your earned grade. And so on.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.