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Introduction to Research : 

Introduction to Research Jaime Smith Summer 2010

Why Research? : 

Why Research?

Knowing : 

Knowing Knowing about Knowing how Knowing why Knowing oneself

Methods of Research : 

Methods of Research Library Internet Observation Interview Poll/Survey Other?

Classroom Observations : 

Classroom Observations What did you see?

Pre-arrival survey results : 

Pre-arrival survey results Incoming LCA students American-born citizens

How do you define your culture? : 

How do you define your culture?

Student response : 

Student response

Americans : 

Americans

Student responses : 

Student responses

Americans : 

Americans

YOUR research : 

YOUR research Choose a theme: Education Technology and science History Shopping Religion Music Visual Arts Other? Choose a research question

Explore : 

Explore Visit at least two of the locations on the list Observe and participate Take a poll/survey Interview Americans You may work in small teams but your writing and presentation must be independent.

Planned explorations : 

Planned explorations Classroom observations Farmers Market Business dining etiquette lunch Happy hour Stanford tour Diversity panel

Interviews : 

Interviews Follow the rules Interview me! Brainstorm questions

Follow-up questions : 

Follow-up questions

Follow-up questions : 

Follow-up questions Yes/no questions need FOLLOW-UP Questions Follow general questions with detailed questions Mix yes/no questions with wh- questions Give encouraging back-channeling (nod and smile) Show interest through body language and gestures Avoid leading questions that reveal your assumptions

Role Play : 

Role Play Auto worker

How did it go? : 

How did it go?

Write : 

Write 3-5 page research paper Double-spaced 1 inch margins 12 pt Times New Roman Include bibliography (MLA with http://www.easybib.com/)

Present : 

Present Create a presentation with Powerpoint or other visuals Practice speaking aloud (Danielle has great tips!) Share what you’ve learned WITHOUT reading from your paper Approximately 10 minutes Leave time for audience questions Be prepared to present after lunch on Thursday, July 29