Course Syllabus
HR 5122 (DESI): Research in Human Relations II - Qualitative
Faculty Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Materials
Assigned and suggested reading materials for each week will be available through the Canvas course.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Points | Percentage of Final Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Session participation (8 sessions x 10 points each) | 80 | 21% |
| Discussion Board Post and Responses (6 weeks x 20 points) | 120 | 35% |
| Research Proposal (Draft 25 points & Final 125 points) | 150 | 44% |
| Total Points | 350 | 100 |
Scale
| Percentage of Points | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90% - 100% | A |
| 80% - 89% | B |
| 70% – 79% | C |
| 60% - 69% | D |
| below 60% | F |
Course Components
Live Sessions
Primarily, the course is online, however, we will have one-hour synchronous meetings scheduled each Monday from 7-8 p.m. Central Time where we will discuss the week’s readings, learning activities, and assignments and engage in collaborative discussions tied to the content of the week.
This is an excellent opportunity to communicate with others and ask questions. Due to the accelerated nature of the course, attendance is strongly encouraged and is based on active participation. However, if an unforeseen issue arises, an alternative will be available on the Live Session page in each module.
Below are general guidelines to facilitate a learning community for Live Sessions:
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- Come prepared and on time.
- Be respectful - be mindful of your tone, respect each other’s time and share talk time, check your opinions and emotions, and critique ideas, not people.
- Be an active learner and engaged in the conversation.
- Help others and ask for help when you need it.
Discussion Boards
This course is designed to be a collaborative learning community using Discussion Boards. The instructor will assign weekly questions relevant to the assigned course topics. Active student participation in the class dialogue with timely postings in the forums is important to the pedagogy of this program.
Initial discussion postings should be approximately 200-500 words and contain original ideas and suggestions. Sources for posts should be cited in the discussion forum. Use full APA style citations for other sources outside of course required readings.
You will be expected to contribute to the responses of at least two other classmates’ postings each week. Responses to other students’ posts should extend the conversation and not merely offer a comment of agreement or a descriptive statement. For instance, question assumptions underlying claims or offer additional questions for the group that will enhance learning.
Due Dates: Initial discussion posts are due by Thursdays at 11:59 PM Central Time. Discussion post responses are due by Sundays at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Rubrics and discussion board details are located in Canvas. Due to the accelerated nature of the course, and the dependence on the reflection and engagement in the discussion boards, late work is subject to a 50% grade reduction. However, if an unforeseen issue arises, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss whether an accommodation is available.
Research Proposal
The research proposal is a major component of the course. This assignment asks students to construct a paper highlighting different parts of a qualitative research proposal (using a suggested topic below or a pre-approved topic) related to Diversity, Equity, and Strategic Impact.
The purpose of this exercise is for the student to implement the learnings from other courses and advance those thoughts by choosing and applying one of the five qualitative methods reviewed during this course found to be the most appropriate to help answer an original research question(s).
This is a developing paper, meaning that sections 1-6 (Research Proposal Draft; see grading rubric) will be constructed and submitted in Module 5 for feedback. Feedback will be provided by the faculty on sections 1-6 for the student to strengthen and develop the paper for the final submission (Research Proposal Final; see grading rubric).
The proposal should adhere to APA 7th edition guidelines and be written in future tense. The qualitative research proposal will be a minimum of 10 pages in length. Additional information and rubrics are posted on Canvas.
Suggested proposal topics include:
- Allyship
- Psychological Safety
- Cultural Competency
- Identity Politics
- Racism and White Privilege
- Sexism, Heterosexism, and Trans Oppression
- Classism
- Religious Oppression
- Ableism
- Social Justice Burnout: Engaging Self-Care
- Issues of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Inequality
- Environmental Justice
- Issues of Policing
- The Great Resignation
- Or some other specific topic of your choosing
Course Policies
Holiday Policy
All Zoom Live Sessions that occur on Monday holidays will be held as usual. Students who are unable to attend can view the recorded session in Canvas that will be made available the next day.
Communication
I will make every effort to respond to emails within 24-48 hours of receipt, except on weekends. There are several modes of communication you can use - Canvas messages and email. The option of contacting the me directly for an appointment time is available and contact information is listed on the course syllabus. Please be courteous and respectful of my time.
Announcements will periodically be made on the course homepage of Canvas. Additionally, university and advising information will be sent to students’ OU emails. Students must check both their Canvas messaging system and their OU email account regularly.
Grading
Discussion posts will be graded within 5 days of their due date and papers within approximately 7 days, depending on the depth and rigor of the assignment.
Late Policy
Assignment due dates are listed above and specific instructions for each assignment are listed in Canvas. Due to the accelerated nature of the course, late work is subject to a 50% grade reduction. However, if an unforeseen issue arises, please contact the faculty as soon as possible to discuss accommodations.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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