MUSED 501
Introduction to Research
in Music Education

 
 
 


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Instructor: Dr. Steven M. Demorest
Office: School of Music 31A
Phone: 543-7587
Email: demorest@u.washington.edu

Office Hours:       Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday 11:30-12:30
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Class Meeting Times
and Location:  1:30-2:50 PM Tuesday & Friday: Room 27
Description
This is an introductory course in research design and methodology for graduate students.  The course goals are:  
(1) To develop a basic understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry (and its relationship to the "real world").

(2) To identify problem areas in music and/or teaching, and potential pathways for their solutions.

(3) To examine research methods commonly employed in music and the behavioral sciences.

(4) To read and interpret research in music.

(5) To formulate a research purpose and problem statement, and to locate and review critically the relevant literature.

Required Texts:
Creswell, J.W.  (2008). Educational Research. (3rd Ed.) Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington DC: Author.

Other readings available on the website in PDF form.

Course Requirements:    
1.    Class participation/preparation                                               12
2.    Two examinations (midterm 1 - 10 & midterm 2 - 15)          25
3.    Data Collection Projects                                                          10
4.    Citation/Abstract of Study                                                          5
 5.    Research Questions                                                                   3
6.    Final Project Outline                                                                 10
7.    Final Project: Research Proposal                                           35

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 Last Updated:
10/1/09
Contact the instructor at:demorest@u.washington.edu