COURSE DESCRIPTION
Basic course reviewing essential skills in writing term papers. Students review skills through reading and practical exercises. Emphasis is on writing term papers using sound research and documentation methods. May be taken in conjunction with a course that requires a research paper. Course may be taken two times for credit.
COURSE MATERIALS
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., Williams, J. M. The Craft of Research . 2 nd . ed. University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 2003.
Handbook of your choice.
Spiral-bound notebook for journal assignments
Additional materials will be available in the Centers for Independent Learning as assigned.
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Attendance required at weekly appointment.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students will complete weekly readings and journal entries. Students will perform research and write a research paper. Grade will also depend on attendance and instructor's observation of student progress. Students may be required to visit the Writing Assistance Area.