ENG 285 - Techniques of Research

Institution:

Harding University

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Description:

Summer. Students will learn the purpose of research and its value to various disciplines; will learn and practice finding appropriate sources of research for a given research question; and will learn research models to include identifying a research topic, narrowing the research question, conducting and writing a review of the literature on the topic/question selected, formulating hypotheses, developing the research design, collecting data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Students will also learn to write in appropriate reporting formats. This course serves as the basis for the research internship. Prerequisites/corequisites: Junior standing, 2.75 minimum GPA, enrollment as a McNair Scholar. Course may be repeated for up to 6 hours credit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harding.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 279-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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