Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Questions on pg. 99

1) I would like to determine what Tech should do concerning students with Asperger's Syndrome and the services they need. These services include instructing AS students on appropriate social behavior in college and possibly social activities for them to participate in. Also it would give the students what's called "academic coaching" (one on one help in classes from a trained professional in their disability) more often and with more classroom accommodations. 
2) I think my lit review is very good and leads to my question well. That is definitely a strength of my paper. I think a way I could make it better is by adding a section that shows the importance of my research--why what I'm doing needs to be done and how it will actually affect the organization that is funding me. 
3) I think I did pretty well acknowledging both sides of the argument, since that is a major part of what my research project is. Although I am choosing a side, I will be doing a lot of in depth research on both sides to give each a fair chance. 
4) If it turns out that AS students need extra services, then it is up to universities to implement the necessary services. My paper could be used as proof or guidance of why those services are necessary. It would specifically show what needs to be done, why, and how. However, if it turns out that I go against my hypothesis and decide students don't need these services and it really is too much hand-holding, then it will reaffirm to parents of AS students that everyone is on a level playing field with the services already provided by the department of services for students with disabilities. 

No comments: