introduction to it master papers at uni
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Dr. Leigh Zeitz
Why do we Assign Masters Papers?Bring it all togetherSynthesize what you have learnedUltimate Experience in Higher-Order ThinkingFinal product where you synthesize information from multiple sources
The Basis of WritingLearning is based upon what you know to be
trueWriting is the process of telling someone else
what you have learned.
The Basis of WritingYou must convince others that what you
“know to be true” is TRUE
Achieved by citing accepted research
Once you have effectively laid the premise, you can add your own observations
UNI Paper OptionsLiterature Review
Project Report
Original Research
Journal Article
Literature ReviewIdentify and solve a problem by
analyzing information from appropriate sources.
SectionsIntroductionMethodologyAnalysis and DiscussionConclusions and Recommendations
Project ReportCompleting a creative project:
Curriculum Development
Instructional Development
Media Production
Annotated Bibliographies
Literary Production
Approved, creative standards
Project ReportSections
Introduction (w/Lit Review)
Methodology
The Project
Conclusions and Recommendations
Original ResearchReport on quantitative/qualitative
studySections
IntroductionReview of the LiteratureMethodsResultsDiscussion
Action ResearchIntroduction
Identify the problemMethodology
Describe participants, Instruments,Research and design.
Literature Review Methodology, Research review
Action ResearchResults
Outcomes of your interventionConclusionsRecommendations
Summary
Common Parts to All Papers Title Page
Approval Sheet
Abstract
Table of Contents
Journal ArticleWrite an authentic journal article
Directed at a specific journal
Evaluated based upon Writer’s Guidelines of the periodical.
Journal Article Process
Secure Writer’s Guidelines for a JournalRead Chapters 1, 3, and 5 in Writing for
Publication in Reading and Language Arts
Secure Advisor’s approvalWrite paper according to the guidelinesSubmit 250-word abstract and copy of
Guidelines with final article.
ThesisSimilar to a doctoral dissertation
Identify a committee
Meet with them to refine your topic
Make a proposal for your paper
Do your research and write your paper
Present your paper to the committee
All committee members must pass your paper
Non-ThesisIdentify a 1st reader – Decide on TopicIdentify a 2nd readerSubmit your first draft to your first readerFirst reader reads and responds
Continue submit/respond cycle until done
Submit your paper to your 2nd reader
Second reader reads and respondsContinue submit/respond cycle until done
Questions?
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