literature search and review -Critically evaluate published research reports using the indicators of good research -Develop understanding of various methodological designs -Identify different sampling strategies and understand their benefits and disadvantages -Develop skills in selection and design of data collection instruments -Understand approaches to qualitative and quantitative analyses of empirical data -Gain practical knowledge and skills in interpretation and reporting of research results -Learn how to prepare and execute a feasible research project HDP3238 H Special Topics in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Doctoral Level: International Policy Perspectives on Early This course will provide students with access to ten of the world's most important thinkers in the world. Interviews of these experts will take place; annotated bibliographies for each expert will be developed and related written and electronic material will be contributing to the creation of an "electronic book" produced by the professors and students. Students will act as "interview producers" preparing all the necessary background research and questions required for each interview and students will also lead on-line video conferencing seminars. To provide cohort students with policy leadership from some the world's most respected experts To provide students with opportunity to provide leadership through production and research support for interviews of each expert and to lead a seminar To produce an organic electronic book comprised of one hour interviews of all experts, an annotated bibliography for each expert, edited discussions of students for each seminar informed by the video interview and selected clips that illustrate practical examples of experts'