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Research and the Internet

Guidelines for you research paper

1.       Identify an educational environment or topic related to instructional technology appropriate for a review.  The topic for study can relate to any concept that you wish to study related to technology in your particular job.

2.       The length of the paper will depend on the depth of your study but will be double spaced with an introduction, purpose, summary, bibliography and at least 10 pages.

3.       Research must be written according to the APA Publication Manual. (MLA is acceptable)

4.       Each study will include a section summarizing knowledge gained (Executive Summary).  

Sites of Importance for Research

APA Guide

http://webster.commnet.edu/apa/apa_index.htm

Dr. Gwen's Research Paper Information Page (links)

http://www.fccj.cc.fl.us/LearningResources/DrGwen/research.htm

Learning to Research on the Web

http://www.ipl.org/teen/aplus/internet.htm