(c) Knowledge and
skills.
(1) The student will investigate,
independently or collaboratively, a problem, issue, or concern within a
selected profession or discipline. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the relationship between his or
her interests and career/discipline;
(B) review literature from varied sources
from the selected career or discipline;
(C) identify a problem, issue, or concern;
(D) survey and/or interview
professionals to determine the appropriateness of a project; and
(E) develop a proposal that includes
well-defined questions, goals and objectives, rationale, and procedures for the
project.
(2) The
student will demonstrate understanding of the research methods and/or
technologies used in a selected profession or discipline. The student is
expected to:
(A) develop an understanding of
the requirements and practices of the profession in the selected career or
discipline through observation;
(B) simulate the methods and/or technologies
used in the research process particular to the selected field or discipline;
and
(C) review and revise the
original proposal to reflect changes needed based upon preliminary research and
practices.
(3) The
student will develop products that meet standards recognized by the selected
profession or discipline. The student is expected to:
(A) collaborate with the appropriate
professionals to define the product;
(B) develop a plan for product completion;
(C) develop assessment criteria
for successful completion of the project;
(D) establish the appropriateness of the
product for the intended audience;
(E) implement the plan for product
completion; and
(F) maintain a
journal to document all phases of the implementation of the plan and
reflections on learning experiences and processes.
(4) The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the selected problem, issue, or concern by explaining or
justifying findings to an appropriate audience for public comment or
professional response. The student is expected to:
(A) review and revise the plan to present the
findings;
(B) make arrangements
for the presentation of findings to an appropriate audience;
(C) present findings, simulating the skills
used by professionals;
(D)
consider feedback received from the audience;
(E) reflect on the study and its potential
for impact on the field; and
(F)
reflect on personal learning experiences of the study.
