Research+Tool+Kit

=​​Research Tool Kit=

Review of Types of Research:
This is a basic overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Research - it provides an overview, examples and resources. This is a basic overview of Action Research based on a Creswell Text. This PDF looks at Themes in Education Action Research and is from the Brown University Education Labs.

[[file:Action Research Examples and Process.pdf]]
This PDF looks at Action Research in the classroom setting and uses materials typically used by schools in the process.

Selecting a Topic and Developing the Purpose Statement and Research Question
Below is a PPT link that will help you with setting up a purpose statement for your research once you have selected a topic. []

MUST KNOW LINKS for our Library to get you started: Basics from the Library on June 9th, 2010 [] - This is the page the librarians used in their presentation and will take you to the materials they presented. [] Databases and Journals – It also has tutorials. Here is a sample of our journals that have "reading" in their titles [] Here is a sample of journals that use "literacy" in their titles - [] [] - College APA Citation Guide [] - Use to make an appointment with a librarian.

Research Methods
Levels of Measurement - []

The Literature Review
Literature Review Resources and Samples Empire State College Page of compiled resources on Literature Reviews

Literature Review Resources - @http://www.sportsci.org/jour/9901/wghreview.html Literature Review Information - @http://library.ucsc.edu/help/howto/write-a-literature-review Getting Started on the Literature Review - @http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/literature_review.html Samples:
 * @http://webhost.bridgew.edu/m3franklin/Literaturereview.htm
 * @http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~jar/Reading_Wars.html
 * @http://www.sd91.bc.ca/frenchj/Computers%20and%20Developing%20Phonemic%20Awareness.html
 * @http://www.bridgew.edu/library/cags_projects/vcain/Review%20of%20the%20Literature.htm
 * @http://www.thebestclass.org/rflu.html
 * @http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/97/review-of-literature-instructional-approaches-that-significantly-increase-reading-comprehension

Measurement Tools
//Data Collection - There are examples. I am not suggesting you use these forms/data collection measures. I am suggesting you look at them get ideas and set up your own. However, if you find one that meets your research please use it.//

Assessment Guide []

Advanced Survey - []

School Leadership Tools for Data Driven Teachers []

RTI Generators for NY- []

Reading Interventions that Work - []

Communication with Parent - []

Marie Clay Assessments -[]

Writing Vocabulary Test/Hearing and Recording Sounds/Letter Identification Assessment/Word Reading Test/Concepts about Print Score Sheet []

Entry and Exit Grade Level Assessments - []

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Example of an Observational Survey - []

Overview of Guided Reading Assessments - []

Apple Assessment and Record Keeping Examples - []

Observational Checklist - []

Questions about the Environment - []

Observation Sheet - []

Reminder – Essential Components of Literacy Development []

Running Records - []

Comprehension Assessment Component: []

Reading Assessment Instruments - [] Knowing Students about Readers and Writers -[]

Building Balanced Literacy Programs – Assessment and Resources []

Literacy Basics Initial and ongoing assessments - []

Literacy Assessment Techniques - []

Principles of Effective Literacy Assessment []

List of Reading Assessments - []

Mosaic of Thought Tools for Assessment []

Database of Reading Assessments - []

Informal Reading Assessment - []

Typical Early Reading Assessments []

Types of Inventories - []

Introduction to Assessment - []

Online Practice Comprehension Assessment - []

Clinic
Attendance Records - []

Interactive Lesson Planner - []

Template Resources - []

Apple for the Parent - []

Student Writing Rubrics - []

Literacy Printables - []

Basic Student Lesson Plan - []

Tips for Reading Tutors - []

Characteristics of Successful Literacy Tutoring - []

Sample Lesson Plan with Activities- []

Research Tools
My Webspiration Free - Pre writing and organizing tool. [|Zotero] Free - Writing and Research tool Crocodocs - Free - peer review tool @http://delicious.com/dembe01/actionresearch Social Bookmarks for Graduate Seminar in Reading Common Core Standards

Citation Generators - Even using a citation generator you must check it to make sure it is correct. Bibme KnightCitation CitationMachine OttoBib Get APA citation using Book ISBN BruteForceAPAStyle [|Harvard Reference Generator]

APA Guidelines: Purdue Owl Guidelines for APA - one of the best on the web and in 6th ed. APA 6th edition form Purdue Owl - one of the best tutorials on the web for APA 6th.

Parts of the Paper:
 * Title Page
 * Abstract
 * Table of Contents - May include but not necessary
 * Introduction: - Background
 * Purpose Statement -> Identify the problem
 * Research question -> How it is written determines if it is a qualitative or quantitative study.
 * Literature Review - Synthesis
 * Methodology
 * Quantitative or qualitative study
 * Participants
 * Variables
 * How the research will be implemented.
 * Limitations and Implications
 * How you are going to maintain credibility, validity and triangulation
 * Analysis - Data Sources - Facts and findings of the student and it is based on your documentation.
 * Results
 * Findings and Discussion
 * Questions for Further Research
 * Conclusion
 * Appendices

Templates
APA Research Proposal Template Literature Review Outline Template Peer Editing Worksheet from Dr. Hop.



** Graduate Reading Seminar Course Materials [[file:Graduate Seminar Summer2010 Syllabus Brooks.pdf]]**


Updated 3/9/11