The Richard Stockton College of New 1ersey

Master of Arts in Instructional Technology

INTC 5170 - Research
Spring 2013
Wednesdays 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Course Overview
The academic purpose oI the course is to develop your knowledge oI the systematic
process oI research, and the practical purpose is the development oI a plan appropriate Ior
your MAIT capstone proposal.
The emphasis is on developing a capstone project proposal including problem statement,
a needs analysis including descriptive statistics, literature review, instructional objectives
and an implementation plan. To this end, you will be required to engage in ongoing
graduate level writing and literature research.
This course is vital to your program oI study, and is the gateway to the Iinal project Ior
your degree. As such it is extremely important you do well in this course Iailure to meet
the goals will result in delaying your Iinal project semester.

Course Instructor

Douglas M. Harvey, D.Ed.
Mailbox: School oI Education OIIice - H201
OIIice: J-221
OIIice Hours: By appointment
Phone: 609-652-4770 Google Voice Phone: 609-365-1701
E-mail: harveydstockton.edu

Course Texts and Support Materials
Readings and print materials as assigned.
Course Structure and Expectations
Overview This is a Iull term course, and sessions will include a combination oI
lectures, discussions, and activities. In addition, expect signiIicant time outside oI class to
involve writing and research, as well as meetings with the instructor.
Participation Each oI you brings a unique and valuable perspective to the course. In
order to get the most out oI this course, it requires the contribution oI every student. You
are expected to attend every class meeting, and to come prepared to discuss the topics
covered in the class. II you are unable to attend, contact me as soon as possible so we can
arrange Ior you to make up any missed work. For class cancellation due to emergency
(such as severe weather), listen to your local news stations Ior school number 913 or
2913. As a cohort course, iI your district is closed we will not have class.
Academic Integrity -You are expected to maintain College policies on Academic
Honesty. All work that you turn in should be yours. Where the work oI others is used,
proper credit should be given. Failure to do so is grounds Ior automatic Iailure oI
this course and whatever other disciplinary action the College Ieels necessary and
appropriate.
Special Services Special services are available Ior students with disabilities. The
Richard Stockton College oI New Jersey encourages qualiIied persons with disabilities in
its programs and activities. II you anticipate needing any type oI accommodation or have
questions about the physical access provided, please contact the instructor in advance oI
your participation or visitation.
Grading The weekly schedule and course assignments are listed separately. Grading
will be based upon your assignment scores and weekly participation in the course. Final
letter grades will Iollow the convention:
$ $ $ % % % & & & )
97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 0-69

Course Schedule
Date Topics Due Class Format
1/23 Overview
Review parts oI proposal
How to plan your writing
How to write Ior clarity

Review oI analysis techniques
and establishing the problem
Face to Face
1/30 Chapter 1 Meeting First halI oI analysis
- DraIt
Online
2/6 Critique problem statements
Library Research Tutorial
How to write a literature review
Second halI oI
analysis - DraIt

Face to Face
2/13 Chapter 1-2 Meeting

Analysis chapter
complete
Literature review
chapter - DraIt
Online
2/20 Chapter 2 Present literature
review
Chapter 3
Reviewing objective writing and
design planning
Literature review
complete
Face to Face
2/27 Chapter 3 Meeting First halI oI design
chapter - DraIt
Online
3/6 Chapter 3
Present design draIt
Second halI oI
design chapter -
DraIt
Face to Face
3/13 No Class Design chapter
complete

3/20 Chapter 4 Meeting Development
outline
Online
3/27 Wrap up Review Final Project

Development
plan complete and
sample started
Face to Face
4/24 Last Date to Turn In Work Final paper Submit via email to
harveydstockton.edu
with the subject line:
INTC 5170 Final DraIt
Your Last Name
Online Meeting Schedule and Information
We will be utilizing the Google Hangouts tool Ior online conIerencing. In order to
do this I will need you to sign up Ior Google iI you have not already done so, and
provide me with the email address you have attached to that account. I will then
create a Google Circle with all oI the members oI the class. My email Ior Google is
harveydstockton.edu.
You will be paired up Ior the online meetings to allow everyone to learn Irom one
another as well as have their work looked at by peers as well as the proIessor. The
Iollowing is the schedule Ior online meeting times please write your name next to the
correct time.
4:00 4:45
4:45 5:30
5:30 6:15
6:15 7:00

Course Assignments
Essentially this course is designed to help you write your Iinal project SURSRVDO do QRW
conIuse this with actually having written you Iinal project paper. You will be revising
the chapters you have written when you take the Capstone course next semester, but this
proposal is a necessary and useIul start on that Iinal project.
1 25
pts.
Analysis
Section
(Chapter 1)
1. Introduction clearly identiIies the instructional
purpose or problem
2. Analysis identiIies why the project is needed and
includes a clear and cohesively written:
a. Needs/goal analysis
b. Learner and context(environmental)
analysis
3. Problem Statement clearly provided and supported
as a rational outcome oI the analysis
2 25
pts.
Literature
Section
(Chapter 2)
1. IdentiIies relevant literature pertaining to your
proposed Iinal project topic
2. Uses a wide variety oI resources with an emphasis
on primary sources
3. ReIerences listed in APA Iormat in body and
bibliography
3 25
pts.
Design
Section
(Chapter 3)
1. Goals and Objectives are:
a. Properly written and communicated
b. Sequenced properly
2. Instructional Strategies are:
a. Clearly stated and well written
b. Properly aligned to Goals and Objectives
3. Assessment methods are:
a. Clearly stated and well written
b. Aligned with goals and objectives
4 25
pts.
Development
Plan
1. Clearly speciIy how you plan to develop your
product
2. Describe product including storyboards, Ilow
charts, etc.
3. Provide a Ieasible timeline Ior completion oI the
Iinal project
4. Complete a sample oI the product a small portion
that shows what you intend to create.

Topic Criteria
The Iinal project topic should include these components:
A clearly deIined instructional problem(idea) one that requires designing or redesigning an
educational/training experience.
The appropriate use oI some instructional technology (computer, WWW, video, etc.) as a major
component oI the solution to the problem.
A strong rationale Ior why the problem(idea) is important and how technology can be utilized.
Practicability oI the topic is it reasonable to expect that the student can complete the project in
the given time constraints?
Clear that the student will produce instructional material as part oI the project iI project is not
developed Ior direct use in instruction.

Final Project Proposal Guidelines
The Final Project Proposal is a written document that identiIies the instructional purpose or topic
oI the Iinal project: the reason the topic should be considered important, and how the project will
be carried out. In essence, the proposal is a draIt oI the Iirst three sections oI the Iinal project
paper. As a general guide, the document should be approximately 12 pages in length, double-
spaced and in 12-point Iont. The document should Iollow the outline below:

1) Title Page
a) Title oI Project
b) Author
c) Advisor
d) Date Submitted
2) Chapter 1 - Introduction (approximately 5 pages)
a) Introduction -clearly identiIy the instructional purpose or problem
b) Analysis - identiIy why the project is needed
JNeeds/goal analysis
JJLearner and context(environmental) analysis
3) Chapter 2 - BrieI Review oI the Literature (minimum oI 4 pages)
a) IdentiIy relevant literature pertaining to your proposed Iinal project topic
b) Review a wide variety oI resources with an emphasis on primary sources
4) Chapter 3 Methods and Procedure Plan (minimum oI 4 pages)
a) Goals and Objectives - identiIy proposed solution, instructional goals
and objectives
b) Clearly speciIy how you plan Ior developing your product
b) Describe product including storyboards, Ilow charts, etc.
c) Provide a Ieasible timeline Ior completion oI the Iinal project
5) ReIerences
6) Appendices
Final Project Guidelines
The Final Project consists oI an academic paper, a deliverable product and an oral presentation.
Academic paper The paper should Iollow the American Psychological Association (APA) style,
as deIined in the current edition oI the 3XEOLFDWLRQ0DQXDORIWKH$PHULFDQ3V\FKRORJLFDO
$VVRFLDWLRQ. As a general guide, the paper should be approximately 30 pages in length, double-
spaced and in 12-point Iont. The paper should Iollow the outline below:

1) Title Page (see sample)
a) Title oI Project
b) Author
c) Advisor
d) Date Submitted
2) Approval Form (see sample)
3) Acknowledgements (optional, one page maximum)
a) Section to express appreciation to Iaculty, colleagues, Iamily, etc.
4) Abstract (350 words maximum in a separate page)
a) Summary oI the purpose and content oI the Iinal project
5) Table oI Contents
a) Entries Ior abstract, chapters, main headings and subheadings
b) List oI tables, Iigures, diagrams, etc.
c) Appendices and reIerences
6) Chapter 1 Introduction (approximately 6 pages)
a) Introduction - identiIy the instructional purpose or problem
b) Needs Analysis- identiIy why project is needed, needs/goal analysis
c) Goals and Objectives - identiIy proposed solution, instructional goals, objectives and
expected results
d) (Revise, expand and/or clariIy inIormation presented in proposal)
7) Chapter 2 - Literature Review (approximately 7 pages)
a) ClariIy relevant literature organized by subject headings
b) Provides context Ior Iinal project topic
c) Review a wide variety oI resources with an emphasis on primary sources
8) Chapter 3 Methods and Procedure (approximately 5-6 pages)
a) IdentiIy what you actually did to achieve your objectives
b) Describe soItware used and problems encountered
c) Describe actual product created to solve problem
9) Chapter 4 Implementation and Evaluation (approximately 4-5 pages)
a) Presentation oI results Irom pilot testing oI your product
b) Describe evaluation tools and techniques
c) Discuss how evaluation results were implemented and changes to initial product
10) Chapter 5 - Conclusions and Discussions (approximately 4-5 pages)
a) Summary oI project development
b) Conclusions
c) ReIlections on lessons learned and implications Ior the Iuture
11) ReIerences
12) Appendices

Product
The product must be Iunctional, oI proIessional-quality and demonstrate the student's ability to
apply skills and knowledge in the area oI instructional technology.

Format Guidelines
The guidelines below must be used Ior Iormatting your paper. For formatting other
than listed, follow the current edition of the 3XEOLFDWLRQ0DQXDORIWKH$PHULFDQ
3V\FKRORJLFDO$VVRFLDWLRQ.

Final Copies
Submit unbounded two copies oI the Iinal paper and a CD with the paper and product
Iiles

Paper & Printing
8 1/2" x 11" and white paper. A laser quality printer should be used Ior the Iinal copy.


Margins
One inch margin for each side (left, right, top and bottom)
Everything including number and Iootnotes must be placed in this margin area.


Title page
The title page must contain:
The title oI your project
Your name
The statement: Submitted in Partial FulIillment oI the Requirements Ior the Degree oI
Master oI Arts in Instructional Technology
Richard Stockton College oI New Jersey
Month and Year project is submitted

Check these Iormats Irom the APA book:
Table oI contents
page numbers
Ionts & spacing
headings
tables & Iigures,
reIerences
etc.
Project Title Here






by

Firstname Middlename Lastname





Submitted in Partial FulIillment
oI the Requirements
Ior the Degree oI



Master oI Arts
in
Instructional Technology




Richard Stockton College oI New Jersey



December, 2008

Copyright Firtsname Middlename Lastname, 2008. All rights reserved.
To the OIIice oI Graduate Studies:

The Iinal project oI Yournamehere is approved:

Douglas M. Harvey, D.Ed.

Advisor and Program Director
Master oI Arts in Instructional Technology

Lewis A. Leitner, Ph.D.

Dean, School oI Graduate and Continuing Studies