1. Many students use a memorization-based study strategy that does not support critical thinking. Research Problem

2. Research Question What study methods are students using in a class with a “learning about learning” component?

3. My primary research methods include: Open response student reflections. Surveys of student study time and practice. Quiz and exam performance. How will I collect these data?Online and paper-based student reflections. Student grades. My strategy to analyze these data will be: Quantitative analysis of categories of time spent studying. Qualitative analysis of free responses. Correlations between study methods and grades. Research Methods

4. Alignment of Research Question and Methods Study Methods? Free Responses What methods/ changes are they reporting? Proposed Changes Actual Changes Self-Reports of Success? Link to GradesLink to Buy-In What reasons are they reporting? Classroom activities? Study Type/Time Which types are they using? TrendsLink to GradesLink to Buy-In How much time in each type? TrendsLink to GradesLink to Buy-In

5. Changes in studying? Free Responses What changes are they reporting? Actual Changes Study Type/Time Which types are they using? TrendsLink to Grades How much time in each type? TrendsLink to Grades Alignment of Research Question and Methods