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Unless otherwise stated, all assignments are due no later than 5:00 PM CST on

Jan 25

Please note: For this course, please upload ALL files to Elearning as Rich Text Format (RTF) rather than word docs.

When you save an assignment in Word, you have the option of choosing "Save As" from the file menu. When you do that, you can select the "File Type" in the window that pops up. Please use the drop down menu under "File Type" to choose Rich Text Format (RTF) before you upload any files to Elearning.
Read the prologue and the authors' complete rationale for the text book and how you can benefit from learning about research.
Read chapter 1 of the Parsons and Brown textbook.
Follow the directions on Page 11 of your Parsons & Brown text for the "Cooperative Learning Exercises." The lesson lists 5 steps. I would like you to follow the first 4 steps (step 5 just asks you to repeat the assignment). The lesson is designed for small groups in a classroom setting. We will do this individually. After addressing each of the four steps, compare your responses to the model responses. Post your responses in the Week 2 Lesson 1 dropbox in eLearning.
Read Chapter 2 of the Parsons and Brown textbook.
Follow Table 2.1 on page 20 of the Parsons and Brown text book, write 5 observations and 5 corresponding researchable questions. Make sure your questions can be tested in that they make a comparison and that the outcome can be measured. (Hint: in the example "effective" and "help assimilate" are not measurable. These terms need to be defined in ways that can be measured. How would you measure effectiveness?)
For each of the 5 research questions you created in this last activity, create the corresponding null and research hypotheses.
Compare your observations, researchable questions, and hypothesis statements to the model responses. Correct any deficiencies that you identify. Post your responses in the Week 2 Lesson 2 dropbox in eLearning.

A word on Self Check assignments:

Much of the work you will do in this class is "self-check", such as the one above. It's for your benefit to learn and practice new concepts that you will be tested on and will be asked to apply later. These are assignments that I think will help you understand the concepts and you can check them against the model responses provided to make sure you are on the right track. If your answers differ, that should be an indication to you to go back and re-visit the lesson and or search the textbook to understand the differences.

Week 2 (Page 3 of 3)
Participation Checklist	Unless otherwise stated, all assignments are due no later than 5:00 PM CST on Jan 25 . Please note: For this course, please upload ALL files to Elearning as Rich Text Format (RTF) rather than word docs. When you save an assignment in Word, you have the option of choosing "Save As" from the file menu. When you do that, you can select the "File Type" in the window that pops up. Please use the drop down menu under "File Type" to choose Rich Text Format (RTF) before you upload any files to Elearning. Read the prologue and the authors' complete rationale for the text book and how you can benefit from learning about research. Read chapter 1 of the Parsons and Brown textbook. Follow the directions on Page 11 of your Parsons & Brown text for the "Cooperative Learning Exercises." The lesson lists 5 steps. I would like you to follow the first 4 steps (step 5 just asks you to repeat the assignment). The lesson is designed for small groups in a classroom setting. We will do this individually. After addressing each of the four steps, compare your responses to the model responses. Post your responses in the Week 2 Lesson 1 dropbox in eLearning. Read Chapter 2 of the Parsons and Brown textbook. Follow Table 2.1 on page 20 of the Parsons and Brown text book, write 5 observations and 5 corresponding researchable questions. Make sure your questions can be tested in that they make a comparison and that the outcome can be measured. (Hint: in the example "effective" and "help assimilate" are not measurable. These terms need to be defined in ways that can be measured. How would you measure effectiveness?) For each of the 5 research questions you created in this last activity, create the corresponding null and research hypotheses. Compare your observations, researchable questions, and hypothesis statements to the model responses. Correct any deficiencies that you identify. Post your responses in the Week 2 Lesson 2 dropbox in eLearning. A word on Self Check assignments: Much of the work you will do in this class is "self-check", such as the one above. It's for your benefit to learn and practice new concepts that you will be tested on and will be asked to apply later. These are assignments that I think will help you understand the concepts and you can check them against the model responses provided to make sure you are on the right track. If your answers differ, that should be an indication to you to go back and re-visit the lesson and or search the textbook to understand the differences.

Next Week at the Library	Next week we will discuss variables, constructs, and measurement in more detail. These issues are related to the dependent variable. Please take some time to review the new concepts and vocabulary that were introduced this week as preparation for next week. Make sure you have read the readings associated with the lessons inside week 2 before you proceed to week 3.

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