Disciplines of Research - Dr. Gatz
Transcript of Disciplines of Research - Dr. Gatz
Introducing DisciplinesHelping students narrow their focus for research
Today’s Objectives:1. Discuss to understand the disciplines of research
2. Identifying the discipline of your topic
3. Identifying patterns in a matrix
Color Wheel of Disciplinary Understanding
Different disciplines will research and
analyze questions in different ways.
Discipline BreakdownsUnderstanding the Basics of the 6 Major Disciplines
Discipline BreakdownsWe will breakdown each discipline to see where
your ideas, interests, or topic exists.
You may want to take notes (or a photo) on/of your specific discipline
Discipline Breakdowns
NOTE: Some portions of each discipline may appear to blend into another discipline. This is
typical of healthy research…
HistoryNational * International * Global
● Chronological: Progression of time analyzed through dates
● Theoretical: Reasons behind why history progressed in a particular way
● Social: Influences of humans on historical progression
Humanities● Human Society: Discovery, preservation, and
communication● Languages: Investigation and preservation of languages and
linguistic skills● Creative/Theoretical: Experimentation in the creative arts
with a wide range of social and cultural experience● Combination of Disciplines: The new exploration of
combined scientific-humanistic/artistic approaches (e.g., neurocognitive approaches to literature).
● Ethical: Analyzing the ethics of perspectives regarding society/humanity
Hard/Natural SciencesLife Sciences and Physical Sciences
Biology * Physics * Astronomy * Chemistry* Earth ● History: Progressions of and development of Hard Science
over time● Theory: Understanding structures and constraints of Hard
Science● Applicable: Find new ways to use findings in life● Observatory/explanatory: observing and explaining
phenomena in nature
Social SciencesEconomics*Political Science*Law*Demography*
Human Geography*Sociology*Psychology*Education● History: Progression of specific field in relation to humanity● Theory: Study and development of intangible concepts● Applicable: Using theories of field to answer tangible
questions or solve tangible issues
MathematicsClose-Ended Questions*Open-Ended Questions
● History: Progression of Maths over time● Theory: Use of intangible ideas to prove or
disprove abstract concepts● Applicable: Use of mathematical knowledge in
life (Geometry would be an example)
ARTPerformance Art * Visual Art * Auditory Art
● Creation: Research methods used to actually create art in various forms
● Theory: Research the reason for Art, the way Art influences people, Cutting edge uses for Art
● History: Research a progression or understanding due to Art, Specific Time Period
Where do you think your interests fit?
Take a moment to write down the discipline in which you think your interests exist.
Dimensions of DisciplineEach discipline shares dimensions of understanding
Dimensions of Every DisciplineEach discipline will consider the following:1. Purpose: Possible uses of the knowledge acquired or
researched2. Method: Methods for building and validating
knowledge3. Knowledge: Concepts, accepted findings,
transformed misconceptions4. Forms: The construction of the produced work