Formulating Research Questions, Objectives, and Hypotheses: Insights from Dr. Amna Rehana Siddiqui
Explore the essentials of crafting research questions, defining objectives, and developing hypotheses as discussed in a lecture by Dr. Amna Rehana Siddiqui. Understand the significance of setting specific aims, differentiate between goals and objectives, and discover how to structure your research effectively. Learn practical tips for creating a research question, identifying objectives, and formulating hypotheses based on real-life examples and session objectives. Dive into the process of conducting research to address vital topics like hazards from smoking and prevalence of diseases in communities.
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Region 111, Military Order of the World Wars PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINARS FACILIATOR: Contained within this Power Point Program are a set of Exercises intended to fortify what students/participants have learned after having viewed the Youth Leadership Seminars titled How to be a Great Leader and Principles of Leadership and Life
FACILIATORS introductory remarks about the seminar: What makes a good leader? A variety of traits, skills, and qualities and a willingness to assume responsibility. Knowing these attributes will allow you to develop your own traits and skills to become not just a good leader, but perhaps a great leader. No two leaders are exactly the same, but they do share many of the traits covered in these seminars. Hopefully, these exercises will fortify what you learned by watching the Youth Leadership Seminars. Many of the factors that go into the qualities required to be a great leader also qualities success in life, regardless if serving in a leadership role or not. These exercises are intended to stimulate your thoughts on key success principles for leadership and life.
Table of Contents (Cntrl Click to follow hyper link. May not work on some computers) Slide 4 Practical Exercise # 1 (Leadership Life Quotes) 7 Practical Exercise # 2 (Decision Making) 10 Practical Exercise # 3 (Responding to a Problem) 11 Practical Exercise # 4 (Traits of Great Leaders) 12 Practical Exercise # 5 (Know Yourself) 13 Practical Exercise # 6 (Questions for discussion) 16 Link to Survey Slide 4 Practical Exercise # 1 (Leadership & Life Quotes) 7 Practical Exercise # 2 (Decision Making) 10 Practical Exercise # 3 (Responding to a Problem) 11 Practical Exercise # 4 (Traits of Great Leaders) 12 Practical Exercise # 5 (Know Yourself) 13 Practical Exercise # 6 (Questions for discussion) 16 Link to Survey
Practical Exercise # 1 (Leadership & Life Quotes) PURPOSE: Based upon quotes from famous people, determine which quotes a participant favors most and allow them to express why they selected a given quote. EXERCISE: The Facilitator must display or provide copies of the attached quotes to each participant and ask them to select one to three quotes which they feel resonates well with their personal views on what they think it takes to be a good leader and a success. The participant should record the numbers of the quote on his or her note pad and be prepared to discuss why they selected those particular quotes. ANALYSIS: This exercise encourages each participant to make a personal statement about his or her understanding of what it takes to make a good leader and to be successful in life.
1. If you inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. President John Q. Adams 4. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. Michael Jordan, Athlete 7. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nobel Laureate 2. The most powerful investment we can make in life is ourselves. Franklin Covey, Author 3. What ever your goals, don t give up! Amy Grant, Singer 5. Focus on remedies, not faults. Jack Nicklaus. Golf Champion 6. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. R.W. Emerson, Author 8. When wealth is lost, nothing is lost, when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. Bill Graham, Evangelist 9. My attitude, not my aptitude, will determine my altitude. Zig Zigler, Motivational Speaker
11. Failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. Jim Rohn, Motivational Speaker 12. Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. Booker T. Washington , Author 10. Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking. H. Jackson Brown Jr., Author 15. A Great leader must assume responsibility and be accountable for his or her actions. Author unknown 13. Pain nourishes courage. You can t be brave if you ve only had wonderful things happen to you. Mary Tyler Moore, Actress 16. You manage things; you lead people. Rear Admiral Grace Hopper 14. Earning a great deal of money determines your success in life Author unknown 17. A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. John Maxwell 18. He who has learned how to obey will know how to command. Solon
Practical Exercise # 2 (Decision Making) Facilitator s Introduction: We make many decisions every day. Little ones and a few big ones. We decide what to eat, where to go, what to wear and many other routine matters. Sometimes we must make more important decisions, such as what school activities to participate in, not wanting to do something your friends are urging you to do, deciding whether or not to go to college, and if so what college to go to, and which career field to pursue. Impromptu and not well thought-out decisions can often result in undesired outcomes. Life changing decisions deserve a great deal of organized thought to assure long lasting favorable results. This exercise will help to add some structure to the decision-making process with better odds of making decisions that will result in better outcomes.
Practical Exercise #2 (Decision-Making) continued PURPOSE: To formalize the process to help make important personal decisions. EXERCISE: Participants should be broken down into teams of about three members. Each team will choose an issue requiring a decision. Examples are: 1. To go to college after graduating from high school. 2. If college is the decision, whether or not to take a gap year. 3. To try out for a school athletic team. 4. To join a special school extra-curricular activity, such as a club or year-book staff? 5. To run for class officer. If so, which one? 6. What career path to pursue?
Practical Exercise # 2 (Decision-Making) continued ANALYSIS: Each team should use the seven decision-making steps below to arrive at an informed decision to their life changing scenario.: 1. Describe the life event you need to make a decision on. Include what you want to accomplish. 2. Consider the facts and details to include pros and cons, and possible short and long range advantages and disadvantages. 3. List what options are available. 4. After taking into account all available information, decide on a final course of action. 5. Re-review the rationale used to make sure you are satisfied with your decision.
Practical Exercise # 3 (Responding to a Problem) PURPOSE: One of the key elements to being a good leader is the ability to address to a problem in aa precise and organized manner. EXERCISE: The military staff study is an excellent guide to organize one s thoughts in responding to an issue. Your response should be in the same order as set forth in the Staff Study. 1. State the problem. 2. Explain the facts bearing on the problem. 3. List the assumptions you have made. 4. Set forth your conclusions. 5. Make recommendations to resolve the problem (optional). Using the Staff Study have the participants reply to a hypothetical or actual situation of your or their choosing. Here is an example: To conduct a school play before all possible students have been vaccinated for the COVID virus. ANALYSIS: Did the participants find the Staff Study useful? A member of the team should present their response before the large group for discussion
Practical Exercise # 4 (Traits of Great Leaders) PURPOSE: To have participants identify traits of great leaders. EXERCISE: Many leaders also display good manager skills. However, great leaders share several common traits. The Facilitator displays the following ten traits of Great Leaders to the participants. Select the five best that a great leader must personify.. 1. Seeking out media coverage. 2. Having good communication skills. 3. Being liked by all subordinates. 4. Inspiring others to work. 5. Unable to accept criticism. 6. Teaching others what to do. 7. Micromanaging subordinates. 8. Willing to spend the necessary time to accomplish the mission. 9. Willing to spend money to get ahead. 10.Recognizing the accomplishments of others. ANALYSIS: The even numbers that more accurately describe a great leader are the even numbers. Have participants explain why.
Practical Exercise # 5 (Know Yourself) PURPOSE: Participants do a self evaluation as to their leadership skills. EXERCISE: Participants should rate themselves by assigning a score of 1 to 10 for each of the following categories of leadership: 1. Positive attitude in life _____ 2. Enjoys working with people _____ 3. Gives fair and honest opinions when qualified to do so.. _____ 4. Has compassion for others _____ 5. Able to resolve conflicts _____ 6. Speaks and listens effectively _____ 7. Enjoys speaking before a group _____ 8. Unbiased when dealing with others _____ 9. Willing to spend the time to develop leadership skills _____ 10. Willing to assume leadership responsibility_____ ANALYSIS: There is no passing or failing score. Everyone has the potential of being a leader. If you feel your score is low it means you just have to work a litter harder.
Practical Exercise # 6 (Questions for discussion) PURPOSE: To stimulate thought on provocative questions having to do with becoming a successful leader. EXERCISE: Facilitator asks the following questions for group discussion: 1. What are some of traits or characteristics that great leaders manifest? 2. Why do you think these traits are important to leadership? 3. Douglass Southall Freeman stated that one of the most important traits of a great leader is to Take care of your subordinates. Do you agree with Freeman and why? 4. Can a manager also be a good leader? Why or why not?
Practical Exercise # 6 (Questions for Discussion) continued 5. Why is it important to know yourself to be an effective leader? 6. How does perception effect how we interact with others? 7. How does mis-communication contribute to possible discord and undesirable outcomes? Can you cite an example? 8. How can we overcome differences in the way we view things in order to help ensure a win-win outcome?
Practical Exercise # 6 (Questions for Discussion) continued 9. In the clip Turn The Ship Around what did Navy Captain David Marquet do to motivate his submarine crew? 9. The four essential elements for effective goal setting are: (a) realistic, (b) specific and measurable, (c) time based (d) written. Why are each important to effective goal setting? 10. Discuss the power of purpose and why it is important for life success? 11. Why is attitude important to the contribution of success in life?
We hope that the Exercises and Discussion topics have been of use to you in the conduct of your leadership training. Suggestions and comments welcome. Click on the following link to access the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc oiSCn0QwMdaF0hy6SsRxeZr0bpu5aclrtD7VFi ptrXgyZ3A/viewform
