EN 519 Research Methodologies 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

Learners will develop skills related to qualitative and mixed-methods research techniques including formulating research questions, choosing a research design, applying relevant coding processes, displaying qualitative and quantitative data, running statistical analyses, and drawing and verifying conclusions. Learners will examine, practice, and reflect on various qualitative and mixed-methods research methodologies and consider the challenges they may have when engaging in qualitative and mixed-methods research in education environments. Gaining access to the field, underscoring ethics of research, and/or implementing a critical social justice framework in literacy studies research will be emphasized.