Week 1 / Day 4

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	READINGS: Qualitative Research Readings Remler, D.K. & Van Ryzin, G.G. (2010). (Chapter 3) Qualitative data. Research methods in practice: Strategies for description and causation (pp. 55-90). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. [RVR Ch. 3 QUIZ] Continue reading → Presentation: Qualitative Research Notes
	ACTIVITY: Rose Activity Reading Rose, M. (2004). Mind at work: Valuing the intelligence of the American Worker. New York: Penguin.
	PARADE OF SCHOLARS: John Bell Dr. John Bell will be visiting us to talk about Robots and presence. We will learn to greet our new robot overlords. Email Faculty Research Profile His Website John serves as the Director for the CEPSE Design Studio, an invaluable support, resource, and center for MSU College of Education and EPET. Read more about the CEPSE Design Studio here.
	LUNCHTIME CHAT: Program Milestones A lunchtime chat hosted by Kristy to discuss program milestones, when they happen, and what you should be doing now. The enclosed link may also be of assistance.
	READINGS: Primary & Secondary Data Readings Remler, D.K. & Van Ryzin, G.G. (2010). (Chapter 6) Secondary data. Research methods in practice: Strategies for description and causation (pp. 181-210). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. [RVR Ch.6 QUIZ] Remler, D.K. & Van Ryzin, G.G. (2010). (Chapter 7) Primary data collection: Surveys and observation. Research methods in practice: Strategies for description and causation (pp. 211-240). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. [RVR Ch. 7 QUIZ] Continue reading →
	ACTIVITY: Logic Model Share and revise drafts of your research logic model.
	FOR TOMORROW Show and Tell Have current versions of the following to show off: Your portfolio Your research interests Your logic model Research Report #1 Complete your first written and oral Research Report as part of your RDP. You will submit your first Research Report #1 here. Save as “LASTNAME_RR1_MM.DD.YY”. Read/Prepare Remler, D.K. & Van Ryzin, G.G. (2010). (Chapter 4) Measurement. Research methods in practice: Strategies for description and causation (pp. 91-138). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. [RVR Ch. 4 QUIZ] [OPTIONAL] Duckworth, A. L., & Yeager, D. S. (2015). Measurement matters: Assessing personal qualities other than cognitive ability for educational purposes. Educational Researcher, 44, 237-251. [OPTIONAL] Credé, M., Tynan, M. C., & Harms, P. D. (in press). Much ado about grit: A meta-analytic synthesis of the grit literature. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Continue reading → [OPTIONAL] Cole, N. (1990). Conceptions of educational achievement. Educational Researcher, 19(3), 2–7. Continue reading → Look Ahead Look ahead at tomorrow’s schedule to see what else is happening and to make sure you’re prepared. Also look ahead at other days to see if you can work ahead whenever possible.
	PARADE OF SCHOLARS: Cindy Okolo Dr. Cindy Okolo will be visiting us to talk about her scholarship. When scholars visit us in class, keep in mind these things when they interact with us. Below are some additional links to learn more about Dr. Cindy Okolo: Email Faculty Research Profile Website
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