INFO 5520
Research Methods
Lec 01 selected
Information professionals require knowledge of formal research processes in order to support the goals of their organization by contributing to evidence-based decision-making. This course introduces fundamental concepts of research, the nature and uses of research, tools and methods (both quantitative and qualitative), handling of evidence, analysis and interpretation of findings, reporting of results, evaluation of published reports, and the practice and management of research.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Thu 17:35-20:25
From the syllabus
From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Philippe Mongeon. Winter 2027 is taught by Charlebois S., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
10%IntroductionGroup
10%Literature reviewIndividual
5%Research ethics courseIndividual; TCPS 2: CORE-2022
20%Research ethics applicationGroup
15%Presentation10% group, 5% individual
30%Research proposalGroup
10%ParticipationIndividual
Course rules
- Attendance
- Attendance is required and included in the participation grade.
- Late work
- Late assignments lose 5% per day, including weekends; work is normally not accepted seven or more days late.
- Absence
- For short absences of three days or less, contact the instructor before the deadline and submit a Student Declaration of Absence form; only two forms are allowed per course per term.
- Citation style
- Use APA citation style unless the instructor provides different written instructions.
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