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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Building on LI 810, this course focuses on comparing and contrasting the philosophical foundation and research strategies of studies that use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to investigate problems in LIS. It focuses on evaluating methodological tools and approaches to investigating research questions and evaluating LIS research studies. LI 810 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the theoretical constructs, concepts, research and practices of the transmission and processing of symbolic, verbal, and/or recorded messages for the creation, diffusion, and utilization of knowledge in society. LI 801 and LI 810 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of theories, models, and insights into information seeking and information use offered by cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, social psychology and psychoanalytic theory. The course is organized around a series of seminal readings in LIS; weekend activities involve lecture and discussion of central themes and articles. LI 802 and LI 810 are recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Examines a series of theories, models, and concepts that provide insight into the management of organizations, the people and tasks of an organization, and work, activities, and processes in an organization. Students analyze the literature critically, gain competence in the topics, and engage in in-depth seminar discussions. LI 805 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
A further examination of theories, models, and aspects of organization of information, including those that provide an understanding of knowledge organization systems, the representation and organization of information in digital forms, and effective methods of information access and retrieval. The course is organized around advanced readings. LI 804 and LI 810 are recommended.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Under the direction of a faculty committee, a library/information professional problem or issue is identified and researched. Pertinent writings from the professional literature are critiqued and applied to the problem in a scholarly thesis. A total of 4 credit hours is earned.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the SLIM doctoral program, to doctoral work, and to the culture of the researcher. Students will explore their respective research interests and draft their Ph.D. program plans.
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3.00 Credits
Examines various constructs of science in society. Emphasis is placed on identifying assumptions about human nature, defining a researchers view of the social world, and identifying basic paradigms that serve as a foundation for inquiry.
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3.00 Credits
This advanced course is designed for doctoral students to undertake the advanced exploration of quantitative research methodologies and statistics that the researcher might choose for various research experiences, including work on the dissertation. Rules, procedures, statistics and general research protocols are stressed as a part of the researcher¿s tasks. The goal is for the students to master that statistical and methodological tools necessary to conduct independent scholarly research.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to advance PhD students¿ competence in qualitative research. The course will work through issues related to interpreting, utilizing, and (especially) the conduct of qualitative research. As such, the course will have for LIS students pragmatic (improve critical skill) and analytic (advance the notion of problem) yield.
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