Students will undertake independent research which will be supervised by the isntructor regularly throughout the semester. This will include mandatory, regularly scheduled meetings between the student group and instructor.
Course content is based on the specific research topic agreed upon by the faculty member and students (projects are typically to be completed in small groups of 3-4 students). The students, and if necessary the instructor, will identify a list of readings for the literature review. The content and design of the research project must be approved by the instructor and the Douglas College Research Ethics Board (if necessary) before data collection can begin.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Construct an ethics proposal for the Douglas College Ethics Board.
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review to address a specific research question.
- Demonstrate ability to participate in the peer review process including the ability to critically analyze and discuss a piece of academic work.
- Develop research methods designed to answer a specific research question.
- Use technology and a poster presentation to communicate research findings in a professional manner.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
| Ethics proposal | 10% |
| Proposal of Research Topic: - Introduction - Literature review - Methodology |
30-40% |
| Presentation of Completed Research: - Written submission - In-class presentation - Poster presentation |
30-40% |
| Group Peer Evaluation | 5-10% |
| Instructor Evaluation | 5-10% |
| 100% |
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the instructor's course outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester. Textbooks and materials may be determined by the research topic of the students and course instructor.
60 credits, including SPSC 3256 (or permission of instructor)
Courses listed here must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course:
- No corequisite courses
Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:
- No equivalency courses