Research depth taxonomy: seven research-process elements with Milestones 1-4, at least one at Milestone 2 for high impact¶

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Description¶

The research depth layer includes each step of the research process as an element with its own Milestones 1-4: literature review, formulating question, research design, data collection, data evaluation/analysis, interpretation of data/drawing conclusions, and reporting out. Milestones indicate increased expectations for students, deeper involvement in the process, and a more engaging experience, often based on student skill level and type of research experience. The authors state that "for the research depth to be considered high impact, t he design of the experience should include at least one of the research depth elements at a minimum of Milestone 2."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• At least one research depth element at a minimum of Milestone 2; the mentor decides how many depth elements to include and at what milestone level based on student skill level, mode of experience, and available resources

Constraints¶

• Not all research experiences are created equal; some may require a student to conduct the entire research process while others plug students into one or two components of the process

Target Learners¶

• undergraduate students at varying skill levels, from first-year introductory courses to senior capstone projects

Target Learning Goals¶

• deeper involvement in the research process and its component skills

Affordances¶

• Hip Ur Three Layer Taxonomy

Claims¶

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Examples¶

• Use the taxonomy to self-evaluate an implemented research experience and level up milestones

Key Sources¶

• Fischer, A. E., Immel, K. R., Wilkum, K., & Lee, L. (2021). A Taxonomy for Developing Undergraduate Research Experiences as High-Impact Practices. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. https://doi.org/10.14434/josotl.v21i1.30564