ILS 580: Research in information and library science
Spring 2014
Professor Mary E. Brown
Course Description: Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Central research findings and research literature of the field are considered.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
• Explain the importance of research in the creation of new knowledge.
• Explain and demonstrate the components of the research cycle.
• Define research problems and scientific research procedures in general.
• Describe the philosophical concepts and methodologies involved in library and
information studies.
• Describe the role of research in library and information services.
• Analyze and critically evaluate existing research.
• Assess the actual and potential value of new research.
• Describe a variety of research methods and approaches.
• Identify an area of study and plan for conducting empirical research and analyzing
collected data.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues of research including
human participant research.
Sample of Class Assignments:
Midterm exam
Final Exam
Research proposal
Course Description: Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Central research findings and research literature of the field are considered.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
• Explain the importance of research in the creation of new knowledge.
• Explain and demonstrate the components of the research cycle.
• Define research problems and scientific research procedures in general.
• Describe the philosophical concepts and methodologies involved in library and
information studies.
• Describe the role of research in library and information services.
• Analyze and critically evaluate existing research.
• Assess the actual and potential value of new research.
• Describe a variety of research methods and approaches.
• Identify an area of study and plan for conducting empirical research and analyzing
collected data.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues of research including
human participant research.
Sample of Class Assignments:
Midterm exam
Final Exam
Research proposal