CSD 633: Current Topics in CSD Research

Spring 2005 Syllabus

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the M.A. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders or permission of instructor.

For Whom Planned: Required course for speech-language pathology students in the UNCG CSD MA program.

Instructor Information: Ginger Hinton, 338Ferguson Building,

Student Learning Outcomes: (Std. III-F)

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss the UNCG IRB process
  2. Synthesize relevant research literature
  3. Design an appropriate research proposal
  4. Discuss strengths and weakness of research designs
  5. Demonstrate appropriate technical writing styles
  6. Demonstrate appropriate professional presentation style

Teaching Strategies:Multiple strategies incorporating direct instruction, collaborative learning groups, peer teaching, group discussion, student guided problem solving session.

Evaluation Methods (100 points total)

  1. Revision of literature review (20 %). Each student will revise the previously completed literature review based on class discussion, writing editorial comments from the instructor and from the research advisor (SLO #2, 5)
  2. IRB forms completion (20%): Each student will complete all components of an IRB form, using the UNCG online process and format. (SLO # 1,2,3)
  3. Written research proposal (20%): Each student will complete a written research proposal (Introduction, Literature Review and Methods) on the topic of choice in consultation with the course instructor and research advisor (SLO # 3,4,5)
  4. Poster presentation of proposal (20%): Students will present their research proposal in a professional poster format. Posters will be available to UNCG faculty, students and members of the public. At a designated time, the students will be available to discuss their posters with attendees. Handouts must be available (SLO #2,3,6)
  5. Class participation (20%): Students will actively participate in all group projects as well as online and classroom discussions. (all SLOs)

Note: All specific grading guidelines and other course documentation will be posted on Blackboard and discussed the first day of class.

Grading Scale:

A: 95-100%

A-:90-94%

B+: 87-90%

B: 83-86%

B-:80-82%

C+:77-79%

C: 73-76%

C-:70-72%

F: below 70

Required Text:

Schiavetti, N. & Metz, D.E. (1997). Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Highly Recommended Text:

Hegde, M.N. (1998). A Coursebook on Scientific and Professional Writing for Speech-Language Pathology. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

Academic Honor Code: Each student is required to read the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy on the web page, and the Student Conduct Policies at and each student will affirm that s/he will honor those policies with a signature on all major work submitted for the course.

Attendance Policy:Attendance is the student’s responsibility; however, class participation scores will decrease with each unexcused absence. In addition, no makeup assignments will be allowed without an excused absence.

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