Topic - Research Presentation and Peer-Feedback assignment:

1. Explain: that the research question, dependent variable, IVs, anticipated theoretical significance, hypothesis(es), variable conceptualization and measurement, data, observable implications, methods, case selection (if applicable), and practical/policy implications should be clearly and properly delineated.The presentation of these components should be logical in flow. Address strengths and weaknesses in their research designs and suggest concrete solutions for overcoming weaknesses.

2. Explanation: The research question, dependent variable, IVs, anticipated theoretical significance, hypothesis(es), variable conceptualization and measurement, data, observable implications, methods, case selection (if applicable), and practical/policy implications should be clearly and properly delineated. The Presentation of these components should be logical in flow. Address strengths and weaknesses in this research design and suggest concrete solutions for overcoming weaknesses. Explain the structure of this presentation as an academic conference presentation.

3. Examine: The main difference between a full conference presentation and this assigned presentation is students will not yet have their research findings to present. As such, the focus of the presentation should be on the research design, and justification(s) for research design choices.

4. Explain: an opportunity for you to provide your colleagues with encouragement and constructive feedback research design choices.

Why do other colleagues do well, and what might help develop their research design?Suggestions for improvement must be concrete, relevant, and based on the concepts covered in the course, such as phrased in a constructive and collegial manner.