FO 685 A - Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposals

This two-part course introduces students to the Applied Research Project (ARP). It provides a thorough overview of the ARP process and the Project’s relationship to the learning outcomes of the program, including examples of acceptable ARPs, and ongoing means of support for the project. The course focuses on academic writing, including critical thinking and attention to cross-cultural and multiple perspectives, grammar and writing mechanics, and style and report format appropriate for the workplace. The course also reviews the basic technologies and methodologies used to conduct research in the social sciences and which are needed to complete the ARP, which are essential resources needed for continuing development of these skills. Required deliverables include: ARP Topic Paper, which describes the project and its relation to the field; ARP Proposal, which includes a problem, background, goal statement; and several article critiques related to the ARP topic. Approval by the Student’s advisor and ARP supervisor is required. (0.5 credits)

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