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Honors Research Methods


Course Description

Research methods in the Social and Behavioral Sciences to enhance directed study participation and Honors thesis/project preparation.


Athena Title

HONORS RES METHODS


Non-Traditional Format

Weekly seminars focus on individual student research designs. May be held as daily seminars during May session.


Prerequisite

Permission of Honors


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To increase undergraduate participation in independent research and projects in the social and behavioral sciences. To increase participation in Directed Research Projects and to increase the number of students completing senior projects and theses.


Topical Outline

Seminars on opportunities for undergraduate research, various formats for projects, how to narrow a topic and find a faculty supervisor, student reports on progress in selecting topics, resources and advisors.


Syllabus