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Introduction to the ARP. Summer 2010. Communication.

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Summer 2010

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  1. Introduction to the ARP Summer 2010

  2. Communication Education is predicated on the communication of knowledge or information. Therefore, effectively communicating is paramount in any type of education but especially online education and even more important during the Applied Research Project (ARP) process. Communicating takes many forms: email, phone calls, discussion postings, electronic announcements, WebEx presentations, online chatting, and even feedback given on assignments. It is integral to the ARP process that all students read or listen to all communications and respond in a timely manner. Instructors and advisors are held to the same standard. Just as important is how we communicate. Students are expected to communicate in a respectful and professional manner at all times. All communications—including questions and concerns—should be delivered in a way that is professional and appropriate. This is especially important in email and discussion forum communications where tonality and meaning can be misunderstood. Moreover, be mindful of proper communication protocol. As a general rule, all questions and concerns should be directed toward your instructors or advisor first. They will direct you further, if needed. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are having trouble logging in, contact your instructor or advisor to notify them, and also contact technology support to resolve the issue.

  3. To become familiar with the design of the ARP courses To learn the process of producing scholarly work To write academically at the graduate level To gain and display research skills To enhance critical-thinking skills To be able to identify concerns and make ethical and professional decisions All objectives of the ARP and the overall MA program are supported by helpful resources via TCSPP ARP Objectives

  4. What is an Applied Research Project (ARP)? The Applied Research Project (ARP) is the capstone of the master’s program at The Chicago School. The ARP is a graduation requirement that students work to complete through the entirety of the program. It is a project that is meant to be a vehicle through which students apply some psychological concept to attend to a problem or fulfill a need in the workplace. The vision is to allow students the opportunity to experience psychology in action by literally linking theory to practice. Essentially, it is: An action research project a student completes, which addresses an area of interest or a problem related to current or past work/professional setting The ARP courses are designed to facilitate the completion of the ARP Each course (both “A” and “B” sections) will facilitate the completion of a particular component of the ARP

  5. Design of ARP Courses The “A” sections teach a skill The “B” sections apply that particular skill Each ARP course builds onto the previous course The series teaches how to complete the ARP You complete while you learn!

  6. Who is involved? Instructors teach “A” sections They teach the skills necessary for completing the ARP Advisors facilitate “B” sections They guide students in applying the skills to complete the ARP They approve each component of the ARP NOTE: There is a WebEx meeting with your advisor in 601A, and then in Week 1 of each “B” section in the 600-series – these meetings will introduce the unique course expectations for each course.

  7. The Breakdown 601A – Learnabout academic writing & assessing skills Deliverable: Locate and critique 4 peer reviewed journal articles related to the ARP topic 601B – Formulate research topic & question Deliverable: Abbreviated annotated bibliography 602A – Learnto compose a literature review using APA style of writing Deliverable: Refine annotated bibliography to include a minimum of 15 scholarly articles related to the ARP topic problem statement 602B – Complete literature review as a means to support the identified research questions Deliverable: Convert annotated bibliography into a literature review that provides a logical argument for the action research intervention 603A - Learn about various research methodologies Deliverable: Based on a completed literature and research question/hypothesis, propose a methodology for your action research based on rigorous, established practice in the field.

  8. The Breakdown 603B – Map out complete ARP methodology Deliverable: Create a well developed methodology; Describe expected results, citing additional scholarly sources as support for assertions or conclusions as necessary 604A- Learnabout professional ethics Deliverable: Evaluate and document ethical issues involved in the intervention; Complete Institutional Review Board requirements (as appropriate) 604B- Add auxiliary documents to ARP and apply for IRB approval (as appropriate) Deliverable: Document the actual results of the action research intervention 605A- Finalize overall ARP Deliverable: Write the discussion section, evaluating the efficacy of the intervention and recommending changes to the selected action research methodology

  9. The Breakdown 605B – Present your Applied Research Project to the ARP Committee for evaluation Deliverable: Create a presentation that reflects on the effectiveness of the project and lessons learned 604B, 605A, and 605B are independent study courses.

  10. How to choose an ARP topic/question Topic An area of interest- you will work on the ARP for over a year Related to program of study Research Question(s) One strong, solid question (or two) Operationally define terms in the text (i.e. “good”, “effective”, “successful”, “negative”) Adequate information gathering (be sure research data is accessible/available) Concise, clear, and focused (an audience should be able to understand the direction of the project and it should be able to be replicated) We will discuss the specifics of cultivating your Applied Research Project topic and research question(s) in Week 3.

  11. What is IRB? Institutional Review Board (IRB): The entity solely responsible for protecting human subjects involved in research. All students engaging in research that involves live participants must obtain approval from the IRB before starting the research. IRB forms must be approved by advisor prior to submitting to the IRB. Your instructor and advisor will cover IRB requirements and processes in detail beginning in course 603B.

  12. What is the ARP Showcase? The ARP Showcase is a required component of the ARP Process. Final product (the ARP packet and presentation) presented to the ARP Committee The ARP Committee consists of faculty and advisors from the academic community. Think of the ARP Showcase as a thesis defense. You present your projects and then must answer questions from the audience. Your advisor will cover the requirements and expectations for the ARP Showcase in detail during course 605B.

  13. Examples of ARPs Program Development This ARP requires students to develop a proposed program For example, sexual harassment training for executives; leadership development for new supervisors Program Evaluation This ARP requires students to design a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of a preexisting program For example, effectiveness of a campus ministry; effectiveness of a relapse prevention program Grant Proposal This ARP requires students to identify an area of interest, locate a particular granting source to address that area, and to develop a complete grant proposal that could be submitted for funding The grant proposal should only be chosen if it can impact a student’s profession Workshop This ARP requires students to create a workshop that will benefit their target population For example, interviewing/interrogating techniques for law enforcement; diversity integration in the workplace Manual/Guidebook This ARP requires students to produce an explicit handbook that provides information on how to do a specified task For example, the ARP Guidebook provides a detailed description on how to complete it Alternative Work Product This ARP requires students to explore related literature and create a significant end product. This is the most creative option For example, a professional article or presentation, workshop, public speech, manual, guidebook, resource internet site, or a series of tutorials

  14. More ARP Information The completion of the ARP is a graduation requirement; however, due to program time constraints and depending on the type of project, the level of completion for each project needed to be considered finished could be different. For example, an ARP focused on program development would need to include all materials and ancillary documents. The project would also need to contain sufficient depth and specificity to be implemented - however, the program would not need to actually be implemented to fulfill the graduation requirement. For another example, a project that involves creating / revising a survey or screening tool would need to contain 1) a thorough explanation of the theory behind the tool; 2) plans or procedures to implement use of the tool; and 3) information regarding how the data would be used. However, the survey/tool would not need to be implemented to fulfill the graduation requirement, as long as the ARP plan was presented with enough specificity so that an organization or agency could take it and use it.

  15. Available Resources Refer to the ARP Guidebook- The Guidebook has a checklist to keep track of progress throughout the program and also contains examples of previous students’ work (i.e. 601B will showcase proposals & AABs) Advisors- will be a main point of reference throughout the program (your advisor will contact you in week 3 or 4 while in 601A). The purpose of the WebEx meetings is to review course expectations, timelines, and to give students the opportunity to ask questions in real time. Your advisor will contact you with information regarding how to access the meeting, specific dates and times, and other WebEx related information. E-College Course Home Course Syllabus Course Announcements Excel Competencies Six Traits of Writing ARP Proposal examples Bias in Language In-text Citations Note: these resources may vary in each course TCS Library TCS Academic Center for Excellence Focus Program APA materials ARP documents sent via postal mail from advisement staff

  16. Want to be successful? Communicate Pay attention to detail Read instructions first Be proactive (ask questions and seek out knowledge) Be responsible/Be accountable Check TCS e-mail account and course announcements Utilize all resources

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