These different methods of teaching are used to complement and reinforce each other in order to increase the depth and the scope of the student's understanding of the material included within the course. In addition, reading assignments will be given in the form of handouts distributed in class or placed on reserve in the library. All such material will be considered required reading and will be included on examinations. All research paper topics must be approved by Friday, March 14. No unapproved papers will be accepted.
Research papers are due on the last day of class.
Handwritten materials will not be accepted. Also, all research papers must be properly referenced and follow the APA referencing style. The student is encouraged to meet with the instructor as frequently as is useful to discuss the progress of his or her paper. This can only help to improve the quality of the final paper that is submitted and, thus, the grade that the paper receives. Although the primary concern is with the quality of the ideas and analysis presented, term papers will also be evaluated in terms of their adherence to accepted writing standards.