Research Methods
ACS 650 Research Writing Thesis
Instructor: Dr. George Gonzalez, Ph.D.
SYLLABUS:
COURSE OVERVIEW: This class will provide an analysis in writing an APA Style format Theses and the use of scientific research as part of its collective data. This encompasses the understanding and application of appropriate research designs, research statistics, and the use of the computer for data analyses, and report writing and presentation.
COURSE OBEJCTIVES: (PLEASE READ THE APA FORMAT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR THIS COURSE, BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO START YOUR RESEARCH WRITING PROJECT.)
1.Utilize various sources to gather data for your research writing project paper;
2.Organize ideas, write annotated bibliographies, and thesis statements; 3.Understand how to develop outlines for research papers;
4.Complete a rough draft of a research paper by correcting punctuation, mechanics, and spelling;
5.Compile a final form of the research thesis project of no more than 25 pages long with a works cited page.
6. Make sure before you begin your Research Thesis you select a title, do an explanation of what your Thesis will be about with the approval of your professor, Dr. George Gonzalez.
TEXTBOOKS: APA Style Format PowerPoint presentation on APA Style Format
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL: Read the APA Style Format PowerPoint presentation.
EXAMINATIONS: Research and do a 25 page in research writing project. But, the professor has to approve your TITLE of your paper and at least give the professor an abstract of what you are covering in the following 25 pages long.
GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:
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90-100% |
= A |
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80-89% |
= B |
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70-79% |
= C |
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Below 70% |
= Fail |
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:
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APA style- The University requires the use of APA format for academic writings. I highly recommend purchasing the APA Publication Manual (6th ed.). This manual provides guidance and examples of how to properly cite and reference the work of others. This is also where you will find the specific requirements regarding text type and size, margin settings, etc. These are the basic mechanical requirements of the paper and points are deducted for not complying with these. I am specifically looking for proper APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
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Plagiarism- If you are incorporating information from outside sources you need to cite those sources; otherwise you are presenting the work of others as your own. This is called plagiarism and is a serious academic offense. I do have all the technology to spot plagiarism.
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Grammar/punctuation/flow- You are expected to write at the collegiate level. Proof your paper to check for errors. Better yet, have someone else proof it for you if possible. The highest performing students will take pride in their written presentations and their papers will be free of grammar/punctuation errors and will have a well-structured and logical flow.