Research Edge

What will I learn?

Academic Investigation

• Explain the purpose of Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors in Action program and the role academic research plays in an HIA project’s development
• Plan and set research objectives for an HIA project
  Develop a research question to guide a chapter’s HIA project
• Identify and utilize academic resources
• Create awareness of the importance of seeking out multiple perspectives to augment understanding of a real-world, complex, interdisciplinary topic and improve decision making
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills to draw research conclusions
• Utilize formal APA citation format for academic sources
• Connect intentional research to a real-world action that makes a difference in their local communities

Research to Action

• Initiate real-world problem-solving by developing an in-depth, action-oriented solution to make a difference for a challenge that is directly related to their Honors Study Topic research conclusions
• Plan and set goals for the service/action component of an HIA project
• Develop capacities to lead, manage, and motivate self and others, to perform in complicated
  environments and accomplish goals
• Collaborate and create effective teams to enhance project impact

Impact, Reflection, and Writing

• Cultivate reflective skills and aptitudes to assess progress of an HIA project and adjust to circumstances
• Measure short-term impact of an HIA project quantitatively and qualitatively
• Evaluate possible long-term impact of an HIA project