LDRS 511 Initiating Critical Inquiry

The first of three courses in the development of the final capstone project. Students will review various research methods introduced throughout the program. Students will develop their research questions/hypotheses and complete a relevant literature review. Projects can be theoretical, tied to an existing organization’s mission, or solutions-based applications for real-world leadership needs or problems.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. 1. Recognize and explain various research methodologies and their appropriate application.
2. 2. Develop a working research question or hypothesis.
3. 3. Evaluate the proposed research question or hypothesis.
4. 4. Analyze potential resources to support the study of the proposed research question or hypothesis.
5. 5. Conduct a thorough literature review to support the study of their research question or hypothesis.