STEM 203: Research Methods II

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Class Program

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092059

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science

Description

Teaches the cyclical nature of applied research and the iterative process of research writing. Examines how to interpret collected data, write a full research, and disseminate research findings. Discusses design of poster and seminar presentations, research publication, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: STEM 201 and an independent research project with a faculty mentor.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

STEM 201 and Instructor Permission Independent Project

Course Learning Outcomes

Integrate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected during an independent research project.

Write a full research paper that includes findings, discussion, conclusions, and references.

Effectively communicate research findings to an audience of peers and advisors in the classroom and in a scientific conference.

Integrate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected during an independent research project.

Core Topics

Data interpretation
Understanding precision and accuracy
Learning from the experts: attend professional presentations
Creating a poster
Creating a seminar presentation
Presentation skills
Writing a draft
Publishing your research
Presenting your research to a broad audience
1. ICUR Summer quarter, July 25-26
2. SOURCE Spring quarter, May 16-17
3. American Geophysical Union Meeting, Fall quarter, December 11-15