SY 435 - Methods and Styles of Social Science Communication

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Stetson University

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Description:

Writing course that emphasizes various types of social science documents (such as book and journal reviews, abstracts, annotated bibliographies, and the required proposal for the research thesis); communicating with lay audiences; and delivering professional presentations of scholarly work. A major component of the course is preparation of the research proposal that serves as the basis for the senior research project in SY450. Students orally present their proposals for departmental approval. Offered every spring semester; should be taken in the junior year. Prerequisites: SY300, SY410, and SY430. Co-requisite: SY440. Prerequisite to SY450. (This course is also open to other social science majors and minors; for them, PE325, PSY322, or an equivalent course (to be approved by the instructor of SY435) is a prerequisite for SY435.)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stetson.edu

Phone Number:

(386) 822-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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