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The effect of extra credit projects on learning: A research note.

Authors :
Stack, Steven
Source :
Journal of Criminal Justice Education; Fall2005, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p318-327, 10p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This study explores the effect of extra credit projects (ECPS) on specific (paper) and general (final exam) learning. ECPS involved the demonstration of mastery of a specific course objective, using selected criminological theories to critically evaluate a current journal article. The term paper also required the application of two criminological theories to a problem. Data were drawn from a large (N?=?222) criminology lecture class. The results of a multiple regression analysis indicated that completion of ECPS was positively associated with grades on the term paper but not with generalized learning. The full models explained between 20 and 40% of the variance in outcome measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10511253
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Criminal Justice Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17121756
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10511250500082252