Day 1:

Thursday, June 12, 2014

11:00

Program starts

11:00-12:30

• 2014 Research Seminar - Welcome and Introductions
• Unveiling first draft of research questions

12:30-13:30

Lunch (included in registration cost)

13:30-17:30

• Components of a research proposal
• Exploring the quantitative-qualitative continuum
• Elements of a study
• Role of inquiry in higher education and academic advising
• Review of methodological approaches based on research questions
• 'Critical Friends' Round 1: Developing your research plan

17:30-19:30

Dinner (included in registration cost)

• Evening: Informal collaboration with peers about your research ideas

Day 2:

Friday, June 13, 2014

09:00

Program starts

09:00-11:45

• Share refined research questions
• Further development of your research plan (Summarize, Share, Revisit Research Questions)
• How to read research articles
• How to find relevant research
• Writing time and independent methodology/literature search in computer lab or on own laptops

11:45-13:00

Lunch (included in registration cost)

13:00-16:00

• Research plan discussion
• 'Critical Friends' Round 2: Sharing data collection and analysis approaches
• Review NACADA Research Resources
• Moving into action
• Development of Individual Action Plans
• Final discussion
• Seminar Closing and Evaluation

16:00

Adjournment