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Dr. Darwin DennisonHEA 359 Research Methods |
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Course DescriptionHEA 359 Research and Evaluation is an online course offered during Spring Semesters
only. The Research course provides a technology-based course that prepares
community health education students to evaluate health related research
interventions, surveys, meta-analyses and descriptive studies. The class
focuses upon the active involvement of the students in analyzing completed
research studies and developing skills to plan and evaluate research. Continuing
assessment will be conducted through the completion of weekly exercises,
online quizzes and tests to determine the evidence of student's online effectiveness
in locating, analyzing and understanding community health education research.
Students will review the research literature in community health education
and related areas and will be completing summaries of studies (SOSs) to
become fluent in research related issues and methodology. Course Policies and AgreementDuring the first two days of class you must respond via Blackboard email to attest that you have read the Course Policies and Agreement. You must send an email in Blackboard, a simple “OK,” that you agree to the following six (6) mandatory conditions of this class: 1. HARDWARE AND SKILLS. You must have access to a PC-based computer, preferably on a day-to-day basis, Pentium 3 or higher with DSL or cable Internet connections. When you first log on to Blackboard, please determine if your browser is ready for online use. If it is not ready, you must make it ready by completing the checklist on your screen. If you have difficulty please consult with tac@uncw.edu. You must allow pop-ups on your browser to successfully complete the course. You should also have JAVA installed on your computer. Go to www.sun.com to download the free version; you must use version 6 or higher. If you have questions regarding hardware and skills go to http://www.uncw.edu/online/techreq.html . If you have difficulties during the course contact tac@uncw.edu, phone 962-HELP (962-4357). Please indicate to the TAC consultant that you are taking a Blackboard course. Provide the consultant with the course number and instructor.. 2. TESTS. You understand that there will be multiple online tests... plus quizzes. All tests are timed, that is, you must complete the test in a designated number of minutes from the time you logon. Each test is scheduled on one day usually on Wednesdays, no exceptions. You can take the test any time within the scheduled period usually 1 to 4 hours. The tests are electronic and tests that are past due cannot be made up. In general, tests include data from the text, the labs, outside readings and assignments. Tests must be taken as an individual effort. Electronic surveillance methods are used to identify cheating and plagiarism through computer IP addresses, file resource numbers and specialized software. 3. ASSIGNMENTS. All assignment files, in correct file format, must be electronically uploaded into Blackboard for full credit. Assignments sent via e-mail in Blackboard or campus e-mail do not receive credit. Late assignments do not receive credit. You understand that it is your responsibility to learn to download your assignments to your desktop, complete the assignment and then upload your completed assignments into Blackboard, on time and complete, for full credit. There are no exceptions. Posting assignments correctly with complete and accurate information on time is a determinant of your grade. All assignments are due as posted usually on Wednesdays. New assignments are posted Thursday or Friday. When the time period is closed, it is done. If you wait until the last day to complete your assignments, over time you will have crashes, the site will be down, and/or other issues may cause you to submit your assignments late and you will not receive credit or lose points. Submitting early is to your advantage. 4. SERVER DOWN/DRIVE CRASHED. You understand that there are information technology issues that you must personally deal with and resolve to successfully complete the course including but not limited to server being down, or viruses / crashes destroying your work before it is uploaded into Blackboard. It is your responsibility to resolve any computer related issues so that your assignments and tests are submitted on time. You are advised to save your data and not wait until the deadline to submit your assignments, quizzes, or tests. If you wish to be safe from a technology standpoint, use UNCW microcomputer lab computers. Although Dr. Dennison is knowledgeable in technology, please keep in mind that his expertise is nutrition and that you must use UNCW information technology support (TAC) to answer navigation, browser, file management, and server related issues. 5. PARTICIPATION. You understand that the course professor can view your participation statistics, that is, how much time you spent online. You understand that if you have an issue that prevents you from being online for more than 3-days, you must provide rationale or risk being dropped from the class. Each week there are assignments due and/or tests. These tasks must be electronically submitted on or before the due date for credit. Electronic assignments that are past due cannot be made up. 6. E-MAIL. The assignments and procedures in this online
class are designed to be clear and precise. If you need to ask a question,
you must use the Blackboard e-mail system. In Blackboard, go to Mail, Create
Message, and then Browse for Recipients, select Darwin Dennison, enter message
and select Send. Agreement If you agree with these conditions, simply send me an email in Blackboard with an "OK" within 48 hours of the beginning date of the class OR within 48 hours of registering for the class. You will be dropped from the class if I do not receive your Blackboard email. And, I reserve the right to drop you from the class if you do not agree with or consistently do not follow any of these conditions. *Based, in part, on Dr. Jennifer B. Summerville course material (UNCW). Performance IndicatorsUpon completion of the course, the students will be able to: 1. Define language of research terms and conditions; Course OutlineIntroduction to Research Methods Introduction to Meta Analysis Effect Size and Meta Analysis Strengths and Weaknesses of Meta Analysis Required TextUnderstanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials Basis for GradingScores on completed day-to-day topic exercises (2 points / class) Students with DisabilitiesIf you have a diagnosed disability (physical, learning or psychological) which will make it difficult for you to carry out the course work as outlined, please advise me during the first two weeks of the course so we may review possible arrangements for reasonable accommodations. You must also contact and register with the Office of Disability Services in Westside Hall (ext. 3746) and obtain an Accommodation Letter. UNCW Honor Code
All tests and assignments are to be completed on an individual basis. Assignments and tests should be your own work exclusively and there should be no collaboration on assignments and tests. Questions regarding assignments and tests must be directed to the instructor of the course. You are not to send or receive or communicate in any manner, any information related to tests with any other persons. Please review the Honor Code to make certain that you are adhering to all policies.
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