Special Topics: Advanced Research

Catalog description

This course will provide students with practical resources and knowledge to either conduct a pilot study of a research project or take a piece of writing further towards a publishable state. Additionally, students will gain experience in presenting their ideas to their peers, and also gain experience in reviewing, editing and giving feedback on the research/scholarly ideas of their peers. This class is open to both MATC and MACP students who have fulfilled the prerequisites for this course: MATC students must successfully complete at least 3 discipline specific courses (or have successfully completed CSL 516); MACP students must have successfully completed CSL 516. Prior to the beginning of the term, students will be asked to: 1) submit a brief description of their topic; and 2) choose if they would like to conduct a pilot study, or revise (and further) a piece of writing.