EDMA634 Applied Research Literacy (3 cr.)

Learners continue their work from EDMA 630 Educational Research and write a critical review of the literature using the synthesis matrix and personal research evaluation checklist developed in EDMA 630. The final written paper includes a multisection introduction, the critical literature review, application and conclusions, and scholarly references. In addition, learners extend their research-application acumen by completing an analysis of a school district initiative and by designing a short lesson on information evaluation that could be used in their own classroom. 

Upon completion of this course, learners are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Apply the personal research evaluation checklist developed in EDMA 630 to evaluate a body of research preparatory to writing a critical literature review.
2. Use academic writing skills and APA style in the development of a critical literature review.
3. Synthesize findings from relevant professional educational research sources and current educational practices and apply the resultant insights to a real-world setting.
4. Design an appropriate classroom-level lesson for students on how to evaluate information quality.
5. Demonstrate public speaking skills, including adapting one’s speaking style to the audience and using appropriate technology.