RSCH 501 Interdisciplinary Research Methods

Exploration of the methods for interdisciplinary research and integration of at least two distinct academic fields.

Applying research methods interdisciplinarily is more than just applying disciplinary methods in multiple steps. This course will explore how to synthesize methods into a singular, coherent and sequential research process as the foundation for interdisciplinary research.

Textbook Readings and Lecture Presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (6)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 400 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include at least 1 scholarly source. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 250 words and include at least 1 scholarly soruce. Discussions will focus on students discussing and creating hypothetical research projects utilizing interdisciplinary research methods to ask questions of disparate academic disciplines (CLO: A, B, C).

Article Analysis Assignments (4)

Students will analyze the interdisciplinary research articles of four given works provided by the professor throughout the course. Each Article Analysis should be 750-800 words. (MLO: A, B, C).

Research Project Assignments (3)

Students will work on a multi-part research project utilizing the materials covered within the course (MLO: A, B, C).

Topic and Outline Assignment

The student will select a topic for the final research paper and develop a general research paper outline.

Annotated Bibliography Assignment

The student will create an annotated bibliography that will serve as the research foundation for the final paper by researching at least 6 relevant sources for each of their selected disciplines.

Final Paper Assignment

The student will take their topic and fully develop it into a comprehensive research project. The paper must be 2000-2500 words.

Worldview Integration Assignment

Student will complete a 700-word, multi-staged analysis of how their worldview affects their understanding of research and the areas of study they are exploring (MLO: D).