Designing Your Data Collection Plan
If you are looking for a way to map out sources of evidence for your SoTL project, this worksheet is for you! If you’re feeling stuck, the worksheet includes a couple of AI-enabled ways to brainstorm possible instruments.
Now is the time to start thinking about the details of your SoTL project. The purpose of these prompts is to walk you through determining the sources needed for data collection.
Part I: Operationalizing Your Variables
Based on your research questions, list the variables/constructs in your project. State in detail how you will operationalize or measure each variable/construct. After you have defined your constructs, indicate the type of evidence (i.e., direct or indirect; see Gathering Evidence) and source of evidence (e.g., survey, observation, interview) next to each.