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Conducting A Thorough Literature Review, Firm Faith Watson, Angela Titi Amayah Aug 2010

Conducting A Thorough Literature Review, Firm Faith Watson, Angela Titi Amayah

Firm Faith Watson, Ph.D.

Abstract: The research reputation of an institution affects the success of virtually every

aspect of the institution: its ability to recruit high quality students, faculty, and financial

support (Koropchak, 2003). However, preparing researchers to conduct good research is

challenging (Labaree, 2003). In the face of perennial concerns and pressures to reform

the quality of education research, the United States education research journals have

placed priority on methods of data collection and analyses and other similar issues. In

turn, the emerging literature on preparing graduate students has emphasized

methodological sophistication as the answer to advance education research. Yet to try to …


Putting Libguides Into Action: Ideas From Usc Columbia And Clemson, Jan Comfort, Suzanne Rook-Schilf, Karen Brown Apr 2010

Putting Libguides Into Action: Ideas From Usc Columbia And Clemson, Jan Comfort, Suzanne Rook-Schilf, Karen Brown

Jan Comfort

LibGuides are used in different ways at different institutions. Representatives from Clemson and USC describe how they use LibGuides as a vehicle for outreach and internal and external communication.


Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations, Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana Dec 2009

Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations, Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana

Samuel James Smith

This study examines preservice second-career teachers (SCTs), their motivations for switching careers, and their perceptions of the profession. Participants were graduate students in a blended online-residential Master of Arts in Teaching program (n=311). Profiles, characteristics, motivations, and perceptions were explored using the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) Scale and focus groups.