Faculty of Social Science & Humanities Project Summaries
Supervisors
Project title: Cultural and Sociodemographics of Academic Integrity: Exploring the data
Summary of research project: This project is part of an international SSHRC Partnership Grant, Partnership on University Plagiarism Prevention (PUPP). To better understand how diverse students research and write with integrity, this project will explore quantitative and qualitative data collected over the last 3 years in Canada, the US, and Europe. The successful student will have the opportunity to use their data analysis skills to determine patterns and make connections using data from different groups of students. The student will have the opportunity to work with Dr. King to co-author an article for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Student responsibilities/tasks:
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The student will examine data collected at universities in Canada, the US, and Europe using standard data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, Dedoose).
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The student will work independently but will meet with Dr. King to provide oral and written updates.
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The student will be encouraged to think critically about the findings and what they mean.
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The student may be asked to develop a literature review of recent publications in the field.
Student qualifications required:
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Experience using SPSS and/or R and/or NVivo and/or Dedoose.
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Independent working.
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Very strong organizational and writing capacity.
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Strong communication skills.
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Must have taken a data analysis course.
Expected training/skills to be received by the Student:
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Develop and strengthen data analysis, writing and communication skills.
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Strengthen organizational skills.
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Project development from data analysis to a final article.
Length of award: 14 Weeks
Location of award: Remote
Available Award: SSHRC USRA or Ontario Tech STAR Award