ED
UC 310 A0
Introduction to Research and Technical Writing in
Education
Spring 2015
Course Section:
Meeting Time and Place:
Course Credit Hours:
EDUC 310 A0
T 2:30-3:20, BE 210
1 cr hr
Faculty Contact Information: Dr. Jack Smith
Office Location: BE 217
Office Phone: 423-869-7153
Email: dennis.smith@lmunet.edu
Office Hours: Monday1-3:30 pm, Tuesday 9-10:30 am, Thursday 9-10:30 am & 2:30-3:30pm,
or by appointment
I.
Course Description:
This course is designed to enable candidates to understand and apply basic research
principles to promote reflection, self-assessment, and commitment to continuous learning
and improvement. Candidates will learn principles of information literacy and utilize the
APA style for source-based work. Candidates will learn how to use research strategies
and resources to improve teaching and promote student learning and/or professional
practice. Fall, Spring
II.
Course Objectives:
The candidate will:
 demonstrate competencies in conducting and applying research for the
improvement of teaching and learning; (InTASC 9a, 9b) (B2)
 demonstrate the ability to connect concepts and to use diverse perspectives to
engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving
related to authentic local and global issues; (InTASC 9e) (EPP B5) (C3)
 demonstrate an understanding of effective engagement in ongoing professional
learning and the ability to utilize the effect of choices and actions on others;
 demonstrate an understanding of adapting practices to meet the needs of all
learners; (InTASC 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e) (EPP A2 (B1)
 utilize appropriate technology to enhance professional growth and productivity.
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III.
IV.
(InTASC 9f) (EPP B6)
Texts/Materials for the Course: APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition, American
Psychological Association
Course Requirements, Assessment (Learning Outcomes) and Evaluation Methods:
The candidate will:
 participate in class exercises and activities;
 meet all deadlines for SEWS paper preliminary/preparatory work;
 submit all assignments to Turnitin.com as required by the instructor;
 complete periodic practice exercises relevant to APA style and research
methodology;
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Attend all class meetings arriving on time and staying until dismissed by professor
Attendance: Candidates must be present for at least 75% of all scheduled class meetings in order
to earn credit for the class. (*NOTE:This course meets 16 times during the semester more than 4
absences will result in failure, regardless of your total score)
Candidates will receive an attendance grade at end of the semester, missing class will be assessed
at 10 points per missed class, an excused absence only means that any work used for assessment
may be submitted by candidate
All candidates are required to use LMU Email, no Emailed assignments will be accepted unless
approved by instructor prior to submission
Students excused for school activities will make up class work before the next class session
Athletes will be required to bring game schedule to class
Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while class is in session, unless directed by instructor
for class activities
No text messages sent during class time
Use APA formatting for formal writing
Read required virtual and paper text assignments
Complete all in class related work, quizzes, and examinations
All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in class by the syllabus schedule
unless directed by professor, work submitted one class meeting after due date will be lowered one
letter grade, work submitted two or more class meetings will receive no letter grade
Students missing the scheduled Mid-term exam or scheduled exam must take it at the next
regular scheduled class meeting, after which a grade of zero (0) will be given
Students missing the scheduled Final Exam will have one week to take the exam, after
which a grade of zero (0) will be given
Participate in class discussions, activities, or events related to course
If writing skills are weak you may be referred to the Tagge Center for Excellence for additional
help and rewriting
All candidates enrolled in EDUC 310 will be assessed by quality of work by use of the
following grading scale: 95-100 A (4 ), 90-94 A- (3.67), 87-89 B+ (3.33), 83-86 B (3.0), 80-82
B-(2.67), 77-79 C+(2.33), 73-76 C (2.0), 70-72 C- (1.67), 67-69 D+ (1.33), 63-66 D (1.0), 60-62
D- (.67), Below 60 F (no quality points)
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Assessment /Learning Outcomes/ Evaluation Methods:
The candidate will:
 complete annotated bibliography from literature review/research phase of the
University SEWS paper requirement; (this assignment will be graded by an
information literacy librarian);
 submit a first draft of SEWS paper for review by instructor and make
recommended changes before final deadline;
 submit satisfactory final SEWS paper compliant with instructor evaluation
requirements and University SEWS rubric standards;
 take a midterm exam.
Final grades will be calculated as follows:
Assignment
Attendance/Class Participation
Annotated Bibliography
Class exercises
Topic submission/rationale by deadline
Midterm Exam
Final SEWS
Total Points
Grading scale:
A = 95-100
A- = 90-94
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
Value
150
500
500
150
200
1,000
2,500
D+ = 76-69
D = 70-72
D- = 60-66
F = Below 60
ATTENDANCE:
Candidates must be present for at least 75% of all scheduled class meeting in order
to earn credit for the class. Candidates missing 12 classes will receive an F for the
course regardless of the grade earned. An attendance and participation grade will be
given for the class; points value is listed on the chart above. Attendance points given
only when candidate is present for the duration of the class.
Candidates excused for school activities will make up class work before the next
class session;
Assignment completion: All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in
class by the syllabus schedule unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Work
submitted after the due date will be lowered one letter grade per day for each day
past the due date.
NO EMAILED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS APPROVED BY
THE INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
V.
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, demonstration, practice, application, collaborative learning, cooperative
learning.
VI.
Clinical Experiences: N/A
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VII.
Information Literacy/Technological Resources:
LiveText, Blackboard, LMU email account, access to LMU Library Database
IIX.
University Policies:
Students With Disabilities Policy: As a rule, all students must read and comply
with standards of the LMU Student Handbook and LMU catalogue. Any student seeking
assistance in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act (1990 as amended) should
contact the ADA Coordinator, Dan Graves, with regard to required documentation and in
order to make appropriate arrangements. Contact information: dan.graves@lmunet.edu
and/or 423.869.6267 (800-325-0900 ext. 6267).
Counseling: LMU counselors are available to help current students with
personal, career and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life.
The Director of Counseling, Jason Kishpaugh, can be contacted at
jason.kishpaugh@lmunet.edu and/or 423.869.6401 (800-325-0900 ext. 6401).
Discrimination, Scholastic Dishonesty, Cheating, and Plagiarism Policies can
be found in the student handbook:
LMU’s website: http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/handbooks.shtml.
Course Evaluations: In addition to meeting degree requirements specified in the
graduate and undergraduate catalogs, all students are required to complete Universityadministered course evaluations.
Outcomes Assessment Testing: Degree requirements include participating in all
outcomes assessment testing (e.g., general education assessment, major field tests, etc.)
and activities when requested. Students may be required to complete one or more
questionnaires and to take one or more standardized tests to determine general
educational achievement as a prerequisite to graduation (see appropriate catalog for
additional information).
All Associate of Science – Nursing; Associate of Science – Veterinary Health
Science; and Associate of Science – Veterinary Medical Technology students must take
the General Education Proficiency Profile examination.
LMU’s Inclement Weather Policy can be found at the following link to LMU’s
website: http://www.lmunet.edu/curstudents/weather.shtml. Students should check their
LMU email during delays/closures to receive information from individual faculty
regarding potential assignments and/or other course information.
IX.
mission statements:
Lincoln Memorial University Mission Statement can be found at the following
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link to LMU’s website: http://www.lmunet.edu/about/mission.shtml.
Department or Program Mission Statement:
http://www.lmunet.edu/education
X.
Honors Contract Addendum Information (if applicable): N/A
XI.
Course Outline/Assignment/units of Instruction or Clinic Schedule:
NOTE: Lecture/Activity topics TBA once presentation/workshop dates are confirmed
with information literacy librarians
Date
Session #
Topic
Activity/Assignment(s
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Jan 12
1
Introduction to course; review
of syllabus
Jan 19
2
TBA
Jan 26
3
TBA
Feb 2
4
Topic/Rationale Due
Feb 9
5
TBA
Feb 16
6
TBA
Feb 23
7
TBA
Mar 1
8
Annotated Bibliography due
Mar 8
9
MIDTERM EXAM
Mar
10
TBA
15
Mar
11
SPRING BREAK (NO
21-25
CLASSES)
Mar
12
TBA
29
Apr 5
13
TBA
Apr 12
14
TBA
Apr 19
15
TBA
16
Final SEWS paper
Apr 26
submitted to Turnitin.com
May 3
17
FINAL EXAMS
XII.
Additional information for education students :
Children are not to be brought to class. Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while
classes are in session so as not to interrupt the flow of instruction and leaning. Student
who violate this policy may be asked to leave. We apologize for an inconvenience this
may cause but we must respect the rights of all our students to concentrate uninterrupted.
Teacher candidates must dress professionally for school events.
Important Dates in the Academic Calendar SPRING 2016:
XIII.
Last Day to Add Classes
Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
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January 20
January 18
Convocation (9:30 a.m.)
Last Day to Drop Course without “WD”
Last Day to Drop Course without “F”
Spring Break/Easter Holiday (no classes)
Last Day of Classes
Final Exams
February 9
March 19
March 21-25
April 29
May 2-6
XIV.
Student Community Engagement: A cornerstone of the University’s mission is service to
humanity. As part of the University’s Student Service Initiative, students receiving any
form of institutional aid participate in at least 10 hours of service learning per semester.
Students are encouraged to network with one another in classroom settings and with
instructors and advisors for searching out and creating appropriate service learning
projects related to their field of study. For more information visit:
http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/initiative/index.shtml or contact the Associate Dean
of Students.
XV.
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, ALTER AND/OR
AMEND THIS SYLLABUS, AS NECESSARY. STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED
IN WRITING AND/OR BY EMAIL OF ANY SUCH REVISIONS,
ALTERATIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS.
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