Generate and complete a research design on a topic of interest to the student. Assess the validity and reliability of that research. This course combines lecture, discussion, and student research. Students must be prepared for class, completing readings before class meetings. Students are expected to participate in class discussions.
Attendance is required.
Students are responsible for any announcements made in class. Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable. Violators will be dealt with strictly. Students will be evaluated on their performance on bibliographies, homework assignments, class participation, a research project, a midterm exam and a final exam. There will be no extra credit.