Overview
In Unit 3, you will focus on developing your ability to critically assess and analyse research. In this unit, we will discuss techniques for abstract skimming, assessing references listed in the literature you will be reviewing, techniques for analysing grey literature, and how to identify key pieces of an academic article. In addition, you will engage in discussions regarding ethics, integrity, validity, reliability and the features that impact the quality of research.
Learning Activities and Assignments
- Complete required readings and view any required videos.
- Review and analyze scholarly and popular literature on topics determined by your instructor.
- Successfully complete The TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics)
- Complete Padlet: ethics, research integrity, validity, reliability
- Complete Padlet reflection
- Complete and submit Assignment 3: Critical Analysis (Individual)
Unit 3 Activity 1 | TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics)
Complete the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics). Upload a copy of your completed certificate to the TCPS2: Core-2022 Certificate dropbox in Moodle.
Unit 3 Activity 2 | Padlet – Ethics, Research Integrity, Validity, Reliability
Using the Unit 3 Activity 2 Padlet, please post a comment (maximum 100 words) regarding a key learning for you about ethics, research integrity, validity, or reliability. Please also identify a link to a resource that supports that learning. Please review at least five of your colleagues’ posts and reply to at least two. Please remember to include your name in your padlet posts.
Unit 3 Activity 4 | Padlet Reflection
Post a photo using the Unit 3 Activity 4 Padlet that speaks to how you feel about your experience with research and academic writing. Add a description of why you chose the photo you did (100-150 words). How has this changed from the photo you posted in the first week? Please remember to include your name in your padlet posts.
Assignment 3
Complete and submit Assignment 3.