Content of the course
This course is intended to guide undergraduate students through the stages of writing a proposal for research papers and subsequent thesis in their content area course by providing assistance in writing effective research papers using process approach. Students work with topics already assigned in other content area courses.
Objectives
By the end of Year 4 students will be able:
- to construct and follow a well structured and achievable research paper plan
- to compile a literature review reflecting studies that are relevant to the student’s research paper theme
- to write and revise drafts to achieve a clear and direct prose style through self- and peer-reviewing.
- to incorporate data in different presentation modes (e.g. tables, graphs and etc.)
- to interpret data results, charts and tables in writing.
- to develop a well structured abstract for a research paper
- to understand the importance and implications of ethical issues such as plagiarism and intellectual property.
- to prepare for the final examination in writing.
- to use proper citation and referencing style.