This course teaches students how to conduct research effectively, analyze sources, write research papers, and properly acknowledge sources. The course covers the research process, source evaluation, paper writing, and polishing techniques. The teaching method includes lectures, readings, assignments, and a final exam. The intended audience for this course is students looking to improve their research and writing skills in an academic setting.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Unit 1: Research and the Writing Process
- Unit 2: Researching: How, What, When, Where, and Why
- Unit 3: Reviewing and Analyzing Your Sources
- Unit 4: Putting Your Source Material to Work
- Unit 5: Writing the Research Paper and Acknowledging Your Sources
- Unit 6: Polishing Your Research Paper
- Study Guide
- Course Feedback Survey
- Certificate Final Exam