January 12, 2012 Professors Hamel & Hillis
Agenda: Reviewing our Calendar Conducting Effective Interviews Writing Survey Questions Next time
October | November| December| January | February | March | April| May | June 1 – Development of Research Groups 2 – Research Proposals 3 – Data Gathering 4 – Synthesis of Data 5 – Completion 1 Development of Research Groups Developing questionsDeveloping questions Forming research teamsForming research teams1 Development of Research Groups Developing questionsDeveloping questions Forming research teamsForming research teams2 Research Proposals Conducting background workConducting background work Writing proposalWriting proposal2 Research Proposals Conducting background workConducting background work Writing proposalWriting proposal3 Gathering Data Conducting interviews, sending out surveys, etc.Conducting interviews, sending out surveys, etc.3 Gathering Data Conducting interviews, sending out surveys, etc.Conducting interviews, sending out surveys, etc.4 Synthesis of Data Analyzing gathered dataAnalyzing gathered data Preliminary results draftedPreliminary results drafted4 Synthesis of Data Analyzing gathered dataAnalyzing gathered data Preliminary results draftedPreliminary results drafted5 Completion & Exhibit of Projects Mid-May written projects completedMid-May written projects completed 2 nd of June exhibition2 nd of June exhibition5 Completion & Exhibit of Projects Mid-May written projects completedMid-May written projects completed 2 nd of June exhibition2 nd of June exhibition
Role play Developing principles for effective interviews Groups: Think about your interview plan. Work together to construct 2-3 effective interview questions.
3 kinds of survey questions ◦ Categorical response ◦ Scaled response ◦ Short answer Groups: Construct at least one example of each kind of survey question Share out
Next meeting: Thurs. Jan. 26 Work together to develop actual interview and survey questions. Bring completed interview questions and surveys on Jan 26 for review.