Graduate Research Paper

If you are working towards a Master's Degree, I encourage you to use this assignment to help you with your literature review or some other aspect of your thesis. I will be happy to meet with you to help you explore your ideas for this paper.

Purpose of this assignment:

At an undergraduate level this course is a skills-based course with a basic theoretical foundation. Graduate students are expected to develop a more in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations in Teaching with Technology.

Task:

Research an area of interest to you in some area related to teaching with technology.
Develop a research paper proposal outlining the objectives of your paper, suggesting an outline of the paper, and including at least 5 potential sources of information (these should be listed in correct APA form). This proposal is due June 25th.
Write a comprehensive research paper on the topic of your choice. Your paper should demonstrate an thorough understanding of this topic and should be supported throughout with reference to at least 5 different reference sources.
Format: APA
Length: Suggested minimum of 5 pages double spaced.

What you should turn in:

Research proposal: Due June 25th.
Completed research paper on July 2nd(or negotiate date with Helen). You may turn it in as a paper copy, send it to hrallis@d.umn.edu as an attachment, or post it on your web site and send Helen the URL when you have completed your paper.

Rubric:

I expect this paper to be written at a graduate level (the same quality that is expected of you for your Master's thesis). I therefore anticipate that you will earn an "A."

To help you with specific standards you must meet to earn this A:

Clearly structured and organized. Be sure to introduce your topic clearly, explaining the purpose of the research that you undertook and how you have organized your paper (your proposal will help you here as your paper introduction will be very similar to your proposal).
Original work, going beyond a mere synthesis of what you have read to giving your own analysis of your findings.
In depth. Be sure to explain each section clearly, showing depth of understanding of the topic and the areas within your chosen area.
No grammar or spelling errors.
Correct (APA or equivalent) use of citations and references. You should include at least 5 different reference sources (most of which should be from professional literature in your area).

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