Description
Provides a comprehensive introduction to research proposal writing, research methodologies, and foundational research theories and protocols. Examines how to write a proposal, engage in independent studies, and work collaboratively in a mentor-mentee relationship with a faculty advisor. Establish the foundation of a research project to be completed the next quarter(s).
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Overview of the research process
- Research topics, questions, and proposal sections
- Literature review, conceptual framework, and research design
- Understanding peer review articles
- Library research and resources
- Research methods
- Data documentation: Keeping a lab/field notebook
- Data management
- Basic statistics
- Data collection procedures
- Introduction to faculty advisors and industry sponsors
- Identifying a research topic
- Planning your research: Writing a proposal
- Preparing a budget
- Filling out independent project application