For this first module you will learn what research is as well as why research projects are carried out in specific ways, based on the underlying beliefs of the researchers.
This is a quick video that explains how the module is organized.
This is an overview video where I give a high level explanation of the readings.
Slides from my video.
This chapter introduces much of terminology that you will need for this class. In addition to these definitions, this chapter covers research paradigms that are essential to understanding the ontological underpinnings of field research.
This specific to information science research, read this article to learn what the different paradigms look like in information science.
Skim this one. Under each paradigm, the authors provide criteria for evaluating research.
These readings are optional but will give you more context.
Bhattacherjee provides some useful information about the role of research in science.
Skim this article. This recent paper took a look the topics of research studies from LIS articles.
Due:
Participate in this week's discussion board where you will tell us which research paradigm most resonates with you and why. Respond to your classmates noting similarities and differences. Elaborate on how that might effect any potential collaboration. You may start a second thread asking any questions you have about the readings.
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