As an upper-level course, role will not be taken. Success on either the examinations or the paper will be unlikely without diligent class attendance. Students will sign-up for a mandatory conference with the instructor following submission of the rough draft of their papers. The way in which research is accomplished is discussed, including a consideration of different types of research and the means of evaluating the quality of research. A. Development of thesis topic, compilation of basic bibliography, choice of writing approach.
Students choose topics for term papers.
The topic is researched in basic, general academic literature. Finally, an approach for the presentation of the papers is determined, for example, descriptive, analytical, empirical, or case study. Operationalization, Data, and Data Analysis. The problems in transforming ideas into propositions that may be tested and objectified are considered. Alternative approaches are considered.