Academic research is the systematic investigation into a problem or situation, where the intention is to identify facts that will assist in solving the problem or dealing with the situation. The purpose of this course is to train students to foster critical thinking and analytical skills in order to conduct academic research. This process enables them to gain a solid grasp of the field of study that they pursue. This course endeavors to help students further understand what academic research is and what it is not. By the end of this course students will be able to articulate the purpose of academic research, understand what does and does not constitute as such, and use a set of data or researched information to make an argument.
- Teacher: Kenneth Howard