Note that this is the second part of this topic; you can read Part 1 here. Now that you have a good idea of what your project will entail, here are some additional factors to consider and decisions to make, starting with the resources you require, including funding and time on your SWF (form on […]
Planning the details of your project (part 1 of 2)
Now that you have a research question, you can begin to plan the details of your research project. This will require a lot of decisions on your part, so to guide you, I will be mostly asking questions in this post in order to help you consider options and make these decisions. How will your […]
Fine-Tuning Your Research Topic Into a Specific Research Question
Inquiry from the perspective of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) can vary, but one common taxonomy is that of Hutchings (2000) who described 4 types of research questions (though the first two types are the most common). You can watch her explain these types of questions in this video (~4 minutes) and/or read […]
Selecting a Research Topic
The first step in any research project is to decide what the topic of your research will be. There are a number of ways to do this. Perhaps you’ve encountered a problem or question in your everyday teaching. If so, then you have your topic! If not, then here are a few place you can […]
Welcome Back!
(image source) Welcome back to another fun-filled research year! With this first post, I wanted to do two things: 1) explain my role as research coordinator; and 2) share my approach to this year’s newsletter series. What is a research coordinator? The role of research coordinator is essentially a liaison role with the Office for […]
Empowerment through applied research
Applied research holds immense potential to create meaningful impacts beyond theory. While theoretical research is vital, applied research bridges the gap between knowledge and real-world application. Embracing applied research can open doors to transformative collaborations, practical solutions, and a profound sense of purpose. Today, I will highlight some of the benefits of engaging in applied […]
The art of inquiry: How faculty can dive into research
As faculty members, we often find ourselves immersed in the world of teaching, grading, and meetings. But what if I told you that there’s a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered- one that can enrich your professional life, invigorate your teaching, and ignite your passion? Welcome to the world of research! Whether you’re a seasoned academic […]
Inspiring faculty to transform education through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
SoTL research focuses on investigating and improving teaching practices, student learning outcomes, and the overall educational experience. By engaging in this research, you have the opportunity to enhance your effectiveness in the classroom and create a positive impact on students. Below, I tie engagement in SoTL research with the 3 guiding principles (aka pillars) of […]
More on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research questions
I have written about SoTL questions before, so you may want to check out the posts below if this article doesn’t address your needs. SoTL research project development (March 2021) Generating a research question from scratch (February 2021) Generating a research question based on something else (February 2021) Anatomy of a research question (January 2022) […]
Are stats holding you back?
Do you find statistics and/or math to be a little scary? Note: although statistics use math to get you an “answer”, statistics is more of a logic problem than a math problem!). If you are turned off by the thought of having to do some statistics as part of the research process, I have a […]