Undergraduate Research: Special Topics

Catalog description

Using the discovery learning model and inquiry-based learning, this course is designed to push students beyond their desire to gain information from external authorities. This course will be offered to students who are engaged in undergraduate research. This is a special topics course that may include experience and discuss library research techniques; research ethics and human subjects; organizational strategies for college researchers; literature reviews, research annotations and abstracts; leadership and communication skills; quantitative and qualitative research techniques; statistical software; research careers and professional development; learning plans, personal mission statements and goal setting; proposal writing and poster development and presentation.