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Appraising Research in Special Education

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

602

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

Special Education

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

This course explores techniques and interpretation of research in special education. Students define the problem and review literature which informs culminating projects. Students create their review and discuss results.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Evaluate research designs in current scholarly work.

Outcome

Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills in locating, organizing, and drafting expository literature reviews.

Outcome

Critique methods used to report results in current scholarly work.

Outcome

Create manuscripts for culminating projects.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Evaluate current research design in scholarly work and assess appropriateness for culminating project. 20% Critique methods to report results in scholarly work and apply to culminating project. 20% Finalize selection of literature used in culminating projects. 20% Revise original framework of culminating project. 20% Coordinate with faculty and incorporate feedback/suggestions into culminating project. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

SPED602 is a completion requirement for: