Credits:
3
This course prepares students for the complex demands of academic research in their program area. Students will be prepared to critically observe personal and public knowledge; ask questions of reading and research; formulate hypotheses; conduct research both in the library and in the field; and identify further avenues of inquiry if necessary, To help students develop these skills, the course also teaches students the basic skills of analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and documentation. Required course work will include the completion of research documents.