Community Based Learning Experiences

Assignments    Community Based Learning Experiences offers us the opportunity to learn while doing.  The following CBL will offer us the opportunity to understand the research process. Research consists of eight steps:
1.     select a topic
2.     define the problem
3.     review the literature
4.     formulate a hypothesis
5.     choose a research method
a.
b.       survey
c.       documents
d.       experiments
e.       participant observation
f.       secondary analysis
g.       unobtrusive measures
6.     collect the data
7.     analyze the results
8.     share the results
We will use an abbreviated approach for the purpose of this
CBL.  Please select a hypothesis/question you would like to answer. Then select a research method and enact your method to answer your question. Collect data, analyze the data and share the results with class as a presentation.
Additionally, please submit to me a typed version of your work.  Make sure your paper is typed, double spaced and in Microsoft word format.

Learning Objective
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Points

The Eight Steps of Research
Students will demonstrate competency in the eight steps of research
Students will not demonstrate competency in the eight steps of research
0-10 points

Research Methodology
Students will choose and utilize a method from the 6 listed in the assignment. Students will defend their choice of this method by explaining the advantages of this method
Students will not choose and utilize a method from the 6 listed in the assignment. Students will not defend their choice of this method by explaining the advantages of this method
0-10 points

Hypothesis
Students will develop and utilize their hypothesis in their CBL
Students will not develop and utilize their hypothesis in their CBL
0-20 points

Data Collection
Students will collect the data utilizing their data collection model
Students will not collect the data utilizing their data collection model
0- 20 points

Data Analysis
Students will analyze the date they collected with regards to their hypothesis
Students will not analyze the date they collected with regards to their hypothesis
0-10 points

Develop Conclusion
Students will develop and present their conclusion based on the data they collected
Students will not develop and present their conclusion based on the data they collected
0-20 points

Presentation
Student will present a well written paper with attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation and overall presentation
Student will not present a well written paper with attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation and overall presentation
0-10 points

Assessment    Grades 100 – 0