Describes a cooperative effort between a graduate-degree program and the reference department of a university library to strengthen graduate students' information literacy by teaching them to make effective use of both print and electronic research sources. (Author/MSE)

The effect of an educational administration course at Washington State University on graduate students' acquisition of research skills and knowledge base is explored in this paper. The first part discusses the need for student-conducted case studies in educational administration. The second part describes how the course provides students with…

This guide for graduate students in the sciences focuses on the conduct of research, especially impediments involving approaches, perceptions, and self-initiating efforts. The book is developed in chronological fashion for the beginning graduate student. The first chapter contains an orientation to graduate research departments. It is followed by…

A diversity of practices exists with regard to the actual content taught in graduate-level courses in introduction to educational research. In a recent Delphi study, a national panel of 21 experts in educational research generated a list of 114 skills and knowledge areas they considered worthy objectives in an introductory course. What remained…

This paper addresses several problems relating to the use of research materials and information resources by graduate students and proposes teaching educational research skills in an introductory-level graduate research course, "Information Resources for Educational Research," to be taught by the Memphis State University (MSU) Library…

The effectiveness of a computer simulation model as an alternative means of teaching research methodology to students was investigated. Four sections of an introductory course on the subject were included in the study. Two were taught through the use of the simulation system, while the remaining sections were taught in the traditional lecture mode…

This report describes the development and implementation of a 2-year program designed to prepare 32 undergraduates for roles in educational research. An evaluation of the program's success is made on the basis of the following five major objectives: (1) To develop competencies necessary to conduct educational research, (2) to develop favorable…

This document aims to support graduate students who are in the process of preparing graduate theses or dissertations, and is organized according to the planning, research, and writing phases. The function of theses and dissertations is to provide students with experience in conducting and presenting research and to add to the body of knowledge in…

Presents an alternative to the typical approaches used in introductory research courses through emphasis on the logic and creativity of the research process and on the problems of equating research with statistics early in one's training. (Author)

A study followed a cohort of 60 social work master's students throughout their program, collecting information on students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with research at four points. Results indicated students' attitudes became more favorable toward research and more knowledgeable about research methods and statistics, and planned…

A cooperative effort by the Teacher Corps, the University of West Florida, the Okaloosa School District Teacher Center and community members resulted in a graduate program for 34 elementary and secondary teachers at a rural school. This program was created after a self-study of a local school and the surrounding community indicated that school…

Describes how library component in bibliographic instruction has been incorporated into existing graduate education program at Catholic University of America. Three levels of instruction--introductory (acquaint students with reference materials), seminar (use of library pathfinder on particular topic), dissertation (develop research…

Students in 15 social work programs at all levels were studied to determine the effect of research experience on their knowledge and attitudes. Student feelings about the importance of research, its usefulness, and conviction about its validity were investigated. The importance of research and skepticism about is seem to be in conflict. (MSE)

This paper is intended to give graduate level special education students (and others) a structure to facilitate completion of a field study/thesis for a master's degree or a dissertation for the doctorate. First, a format for a dissertation/thesis proposal is suggested and guidelines are offered for development of the proposal. The importance of a…

This book provides a practical, realistic understanding of the process of doing research for a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from a British viewpoint. The work discusses many issues often left unconsidered, such as the emotional investment made by students and its effects, the skills required by an effective supervisor, and the importance of time. The…