ENG 3520Rsrch Mthds in Rhet & Comp

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Prerequlslte(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021 with a grade of D- or better Students in this course learn the types of research methods used in rhetoric and composition. Students explore what types of questions are answered by different types of research methodologies and how empirical studies in rhetoric and composition are designed. Methodological issues such as data collection, coding, validity, and reliability are considered, as well as participant rights and protections and other ethical issues. Students design an empirical study.