Environmental research

1. Welcome To
Environmental
Research Methods
WITH
MS. ASMA WASIM
08/31/2020- 10/25/2020

2. Greetings &
Welcome to Environmental Research Methods
 This course provides students with an understanding of
how to evaluate, conduct, write and design research.
 Required for environmental science majors, it introduces
the why, when and how quantitative and qualitative
methods are used as investigative tools. The course
follows the scientific method and focuses on how to
search the literature, write a literature review, formulate
research questions/hypotheses, and design experiments
to test these hypotheses.
 We will also explore qualitative methods and discuss
their use in the field with special attention. to
conducting interviews, case studies, and focus groups.
Students will prepare a research proposal on a topic of
interest.
 Formulation of this project begins early, forms the basis
for a final project, and is presented in a mock scientific
conference

3. Meet Your Instructor
My name is Asma Wasim, you can refer to me as Ms. Wasim
and I am glad to be your instructor for this course.
I am always available in discussion boards, emails and even
by phone.
Please email me if you want to discuss your grades and other
questions of personal nature. General questions can b posted
to the general discussion threads.
You can read more about me at “My Instructor” menu where
you can find information on my academic and professional
achievements.
I look forward to meet with you guys!

4. Your To Do List
Please Review the Following
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SNHU Participation Policy
 Welcome to your course! As you may have noticed, SNHU gives students access to their
course before the start date of the term. You are able to view the course content and
familiarize yourself with the discussion boards, milestones, projects, and other assignments
during this time.
 You may view the course, but you cannot participate in the course until the official start
of the term. This means you cannot contribute in the discussion board or submit an
assignment before that time. Once the term starts, you may participate in all of the discussion
boards and assignments as required.
Module 1
 https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/524383/viewContent/9785229/View
 All items will be provided in the announcements! Directions and Links will be provided for
each. Announcements are the main method of communication with you! Please check for new
announcements every day!

5. Rubrics and Guidelines
 A rubric is a tool that highlights what is required for the successful
completion of an assignment. It is designed to ensure that you have a clear
understanding of what you must do to succeed on an assignment, and it
gives the instructor a concrete way to evaluate your work. Rubrics also
ensure that instructors are looking for the same elements across all the
submissions for a particular assignment, making sure that you and your
classmates are being graded according to the same expectations. Nearly
every assignment you have at SNHU will include a rubric to assist in
grading. You should review any supporting rubrics before you begin
working on an assignment. Remember: Rubrics exist to help you succeed!
 If you ever have any questions about assignment rubrics and grading,
reach out to your instructor.

6. General Discussion
 General Questions Discussion Topic
 If you have questions or concerns about the course, information related to
the course, or something that relates to the current module but is not
necessarily related to a current discussion, please post it in this discussion.
 Course Schedule
 https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/524383/Home

7. Are you ready to get started!
 When you are ready go ahead, start posting in the “Getting Started”
Discussion.
 Just click on the discussion board link on the left menu of the course page.
 This is a great ice breaker where you will meet with your fellow classmates
and I will have a chance to learn about you, too.
 Remember this is your classroom and you can post anytime throughout
the term here!