1. Advanced Scientific Research
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015
Advanced Scientific Research

2. Basic Subproblem Format
Subproblem Question
Hypothesis/Hypotheses (inde/dep variables)
Assumptions/limitations specific to this SP (if needed)
Criteria to Collect Data
Procedure
Completed Data Table(s) (inde/dep variables)
Conclusion
*Reference Page with 5 sources
*Sources alphabetized and numbered with appropriate text highlighted and labeled with location in data table (optional for this month; required in final portfolio)
* This is supporting evidence for a basic SP.
*Note: It may be simplest to define inde/dep variables after reading. See example.

3. Independent and Dependent Variables Data Tables
Need to show in hypothesis/hypotheses
Also in data table
Sources as row labels
Inde/dep in labels of columns
Or however works for you
Can also have additional relevant info in an extra table

4. Conclusion Start with “I supported” or “I did not support” Explain why
Articulate other important info you learned that might have made your hypothesis better or that helps to define the later subproblems
Write what makes sense for your project

5. References APA format reference page of 5 sources
For Final Research Portfolio, include copies of highlighted sources (optional for this turned-in final basic SP)
Include peer-edit form, edited version and rubric

6. Peer Editing What should you look for? Is there vertical alignment?
Is there depth of knowledge and in line with main question, helpful at internship?
Is the criteria to support general but with specific information about tool/method?
Is the procedure specific enough to be replicable (external validity)?
Do the data tables contain data, inde/dep variables, no questions?
Is the conclusion well-articulated?
Can you suggest any enhancements?

7. Notebook Check – Class Section
Unit 1
Course Syllabus
Research Questions Example Handout
PPT: Notes on observation/inference, convergent/divergent
PPT: What Research is Not
PPT: Research Cycle
Project 1.1/Epidemiology HW
NIH Project PPT copy
Epidemiology Group Project Directions and Rubric
Epidemiology Group Project PPT copy
Unit 2
Unit 2 Worksheet (Ch 2 and 4)
PPT: Six Tools of Research
APA Referencing and Retrieving Activity Worksheet
CARS Handout
PPT: Scientific Writing in Research
7 Source Assignment and Rubric (full assignment has own place in portfolio)

8. What happens next?
Applied Subproblem example and more information next week

9. Make Progress on Your Research
With the research map conferences, all research projects are tentatively approved … final approval comes with the Research Proposal.
Continue to make steady progress on data collection and work on your subproblems.
Communicate with me if you have any problems!