Maryland in Europe

RAF Lakenheath

Course Number: EDCP 778B

Credit Hours: Two

Term: II & III/2000-2001 (24 Oct 2000-7 March 2001)

Instructor: Dr. Ken J. Kovach Availability: Upon appointment

100 MSS KJKovach@cs.com

PSC 37, Box 3414

APO AE 09459 Home Phone: 01353-860671

Office: Field Rep office

Course Title: Research Proposal Seminar

Text: No assigned text.

American Psychological Association. (1994). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author

University of Maryland. (2000, May). Guide to the seminar paper. University of Maryland System.

Meetings: 24 October 2000, 1800 hours. Room: TBA.

Course Description: An introduction to research methodology and principles of research for the professional both as a researcher and a consumer of published research. Particular attention is given to the application of research to current counseling issues and trends. Students are required to do readings in research and to complete a major seminar paper.

General: This course is a continuation of EDCP 798A. Although there is no specific text for this course, there are many research publications available for additional guidance. Several of these will be brought to the first class meeting. During the first meeting, all necessary paperwork, scheduling forms, and course requirements will be discussed/completed. A maximum of ten students will be enrolled in the course; therefore, during the sixteen-week course, ample time will be scheduled with each student to resolve any issue and provide assistance as needed. A complete review of the seminar paper format will be accomplished during the first meeting.

Procedures for Seminar Papers:

1. Type all drafts or use a word processor.

2. Follow APA style and University of Maryland's Guide to the Seminar Paper.

3. Always submit the previous reviewed draft with a corrected draft paper.

4. Five working days will be the normal turnaround time for any drafts. Do not expect any earlier reviews.

5. All individual advisory sessions will be personally scheduled with the instructor.

6. Forms: Various course forms will be provided and reviewed during the first session. One will include the participation requirements and another will be the oral review form for the MA students taking the oral review.

NOTE: Individual attention will be given to each student. Electronic communications may be used; however, hard copies of inputs are required for noting and marking.

Seminar Paper: Excellent papers will receive top point value; thereafter, points will be deducted for content or presentation, based on quality. Lack of adequate content, misspelling, poor grammar, inaccurate punctuation, improper citing and referencing, and other form and style requirements are examples of loss of points. For students taking the MA program, the points assignment is broken into 80 points for the paper and 10 points for the oral defense. Since this course is individually conducted, students will be provided substantial attention and direction to warrant top marks. Only when inadequate or inattention to guidance is noted will points be deducted. The key to all course work is COMMUNICATION with the instructor. Any questions, please ask your instructor at the earliest.

Participation: This course is on a one-for-one basis; that is, the instructor will meet individually with each student (normally at least every two weeks). Each student must adhere to academic integrity and present a positive approach to learning. Total value is 10 points.