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Research proposal for (ETR 720 course: Advanced Research Methods in Education)

Introduction and Reflection

The course ETR 720 (Advanced Research Methods) is designed to introduce students to

methodological procedures that align with research objectives which include research problem,

research, research questions, sampling techniques, instrumentation, limitation and ethical issues. I

took this course near the end of my Masters program to expand my knowledge in advanced

research methods. Taking this course has given me the opportunity to analyze and evaluate various

types of research designs (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research). By taking this

course, I learned how to apply criteria to evaluate the quality of research studies based on the

research elements. More importantly, I learned about various threats to internal and external

validity that related to study design, sampling design, and instrumentation and how might these

threats limit the research finding which will help me when I write my dissertation.

Evidence of Mastery of Objectives 1 and 7

Objective 1: Design a study of an educational research problem or phenomenon

using appropriate methodologies:
By the end of the course ETR720, I designed a coherent and clear research proposal that contain

all the key elements (research problem, the purpose of the study, research questions, literature

review, and research methodology). Thus, I believe this objective is met.

Objective 7: Demonstrate effective communication skills by presenting and defending

a research project:
By the end of the semester, I had the chance to present my research proposal in an

informal roundtable session at Learn-IT which took place Saturday, May 6. In this session, I

presented my work to the instructor and to my classmates who provided me an informative

feedback and suggestions. In this session, I had the chance to discuss how I came up with the

research problem and how I justify the important of conducting research in that area. So, I believe

this objective is met.