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Syllabus 194W Naturalistic Field Research Summer Session I, 2016 Time: Mo/We/Fr 11:00 am – 12:50 pm Location: HIB 100

Discussion Section will be held from 12-12:50 pm in various locations

Course Description Field studies aim to acquire knowledge about natural environments and to examine theories about environment and behavior. Matters of social policy and social intervention also involve field research. To understand the complexities of contemporary social problems, one needs a multidisciplinary orientation and familiarity with methods of field research. 194W covers issues and strategies for the collection, analysis, and scholarly reporting of qualitative data for the Social Sciences. In this course, students are introduced to methods of observation and interviewing in field settings. Field research is presented in conjunction with issues of objectivity, empiricism, validity, and generalizability. Qualitative methods are emphasized, with a discussion of their relative strengths and weaknesses. Exemplary or otherwise illustrative field studies are assigned to convey course themes and to stimulate student projects.

There are two main objectives for this course:  

Objective #1: To write a high quality research paper Objective #2: To learn (and think critically) about naturalistic field research as a research methodology

Please note that writing assignments/ the term paper will help with accomplishing Objective #1 and Objective #2 simultaneously. However, there are some aspects of field research that you don’t learn through your paper…in those cases, we will cover those aspects in lecture and through assigned readings.

About Us

Professor Ilona Yim Office: SBSG 4562 Office Hours: By appointment Email: [email protected]

Your TAs: Section 1:

Section 2:

Section 3:

Section 4:

Nene Osutei

Edith Medina Huarita

Cortney Simmons

Phillip Lee

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Course Requirements Due dates for assignments are listed in the schedule, but may be changed at the instructor’s discretion via email announcement. Therefore, please check your email regularly. Midterm/ Final: There will be one midterm and a final, both consisting of multiple choice questions. The midterm is worth 40 points and the final is worth 60 points. Both exams will cover assigned readings as well as materials covered in lectures. The final is cumulative. A scantron form F-288 is required for both exams. Research Paper: The research paper is worth 100 points. The assignment consists of preparing for and conducting a Focus Group. You will then write a paper consisting of Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. You will find more details about the assignment on the class website. Other Requirements: All students have to a) attend all lectures and discussion sections; b) turn in every assignment; and c) actively participate in the data collection and transcription process. You have to successfully complete all three of these requirements to receive a passing grade in this class. All three assignments are pass/fail and they do not translate into points. Extra Credit You can improve your class performance by earning up to 10 points of extra credit. The extra credit points will be added to your total score, and this may or may not result in a change of your grade. Online Quizzes: There will be two online reading quizzes, each worth 5 points, for a total of 10 points. The quizzes will be about naturalistic field study articles (posted on the website). Quizzes will be multiple choice only. Quizzes are timed and can only be taken once. You will find more details about the assignment on the class website.

Grade

Points

Grade

Points

Grade

Points

Grade

Points

A+

199-200

B+

176-179

C+

156-159

D+

136-139

A

185-198

B

165-175

C

145-155

D

120-135

A-

180-184

B-

160-164

C-

140-144

F

< 120

You really do want to read those extra details about the research paper and online EC quizzes on the class website!!! They contain important information that will affect your grade. Readings: Two textbooks are required for this course: 1) The Practice of Qualitative Research (3rd edition) by Hesse-Biber (2017). Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781452268088. Note: We are exclusively working with the third edition of this book. I very strongly recommend not using the first or second edition, and if you choose to do so, you do so at your own risk. 2) APA Manual. American Psychological Association (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 1-43380561-8. Note: You may NOT use the 5th (or older) edition, as the rules for formatting change with each edition. Textbooks are on reserve at the library and available for purchase at the bookstore. Additional readings are posted on the website. All assigned readings are mandatory. It is important that readings be completed prior to the class for which they have been assigned. Keeping up with the readings will provide you with a more thorough understanding of the materials presented in class.

Class Policies Attendance: Attendance in lectures and discussion sections is mandatory. Unexcused absences will result in a no pass grade. Add/Drop and Incompletes: The last day to drop or change grade option without instructor signature is June 24. Please note that I will not authorize dropping of the course after July 1st. Incompletes will not be given in this course except under extremely rare circumstances that require documentation and adherence to University policies. Make-up exams: There are NO make-up exams in this class, so please plan your quarter accordingly. However, in case you can provide convincing written proof of a medical or other serious emergency on exam days, you may be offered to take a make-up exam at the instructor’s discretion. Make-up exams will always be conducted in the form of a 30 minute oral examination, will consist of open-ended questions only, and will not be easier than the missed exam. If you are on one of UCI’s athletic teams and travel on the day of the exam, it may be possible for you to take the exam with a proctor while traveling. Please contact me as soon as you find out. There are absolutely no make-ups for extra credits – no exceptions. Academic honesty: UCI is a community of scholars that emphasizes the mutual responsibility of all members to seek knowledge honestly and in good faith. Students are responsible for doing their own work. The academic code is published in the undergraduate course catalogue and is available online at: http://honesty.uci.edu/. Any student who cheats and/or plagiarizes will receive an F in the course. Disability Statement: If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to go to the Disability Services Center (DSC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DSC phone number is (949) 824-7494 or you can visit their website at www.disability.uci.edu. Please notify us ASAP if you plan to use these services. Challenges: If you have reason to challenge a grade on an individual assignment, you may submit a written challenge to the instructor within a week following the return of the graded assignment. Only reasonable and well-justified arguments will be considered. Please note that your entire assignment will be regraded, so be certain that your argument is justified and will benefit you. Class Etiquette: Please make sure you do everything you can to make this course a pleasant learning experience for everyone. Please turn pagers and cell phones to silent mode, come to class on time, avoid leaving early, and refrain from “silent conversations”. For successful completion of the class, regular attendance and active participation is required.

Class Schedule Lecture (L)/ Discussion Section (D) L: Course Introduction, Syllabus; Meet your TA D: None today

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6/2 0

2

6/2 2

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7/8 MIDTERM EXAM 7/11 L: Writing the Discussion Section and Wrapping it all up (Abstract, Title Page) D: Q&A Results

Readings

Due Dates/ Notes

None 

Summer Session is short. Stay ahead of schedule with your readings!!

L: Getting Started on Research D: Brainstorm Focus Group Ideas L: In-Depth Interviews D: Prepare structure for one focus group idea L: Focus Groups D: Finalize focus group script

Chapters 1 and 3 of Qualitative Research Book

L: No lecture today (class still starts at 1pm) D: Conduct (audiotape) focus groups (5 groups). L: Making Sense of Data and Writing the Results Section D: Practice coding data No class today – Independence Day L: APA style; Writing the Introduction and Methods sections D: Outline your introduction (practice)

None 

Chapter 5 of Qualitative Research Book

Chapter 6 of Qualitative Research Book; two sample focus group papers (de Hilari, 2009; Senaratna, 2012) posted on website

Chapters 11 and 12 of Qualitative Research Book; Writing a Good Read (Wandelowski, 1998) – see website

Homework: Come prepared with focus group ideas. Homework: Come prepared with a possible focus group script. Transcribe your focus group data today!!!

Due: Post full transcripts on class website (one transcript per group)

None  Browse through APA manual, paying particular attention to pages 29-32 and 4153; Review relevant sections of Chapter 12 of Qualitative Research Book and Tips for Writing up (and Reviewing) Qualitative Research (Pratt, 2009)

Due: Results Section Due: EC Quiz 1 (Jenness et al., 2010)

Pages 25-27 and 35-36 in APA manual; Review relevant sections of Chapter 12 of Qualitative Research Book

Due: Introduction and Methods Section Available: Graded Results Section

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7/1 3

12

7/1 5

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7/1 8

14

7/2 0

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7/2 2 7/2 5

16

L: Ethical Issues; [Tentative: Visit from Field Study Program Director] D: Peer editing (discussion section) L: Observation Techniques D: Q&A Intro and Methods L: Doron Zinger: Participatory Action Research D: None today L: In class writing activity (11am-12:50pm) D: None today L: TBA D: TBA FINAL EXAM

The Field Study website (http://students.soceco.uci.edu/pages/field -study); Chapter 4 of Qualitative Research Book

Chapter 8 of Qualitative Research Book

Due: EC Quiz 2: (Film Jane Goodall (link on website) You are required to bring a draft of your discussion section!!! Due: Discussion Section Available: Graded Introduction and Methods

Available: Graded Discussion Due: Final Paper...