Course Description
Intensive examination of specific topics; critical review of current literature. Prerequisite: Prerequisites and defined research competencies will vary according to topic; Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Develop a problem statement which guides their research and writing.
Conduct a search of the literature to locate valid and reliable resources.
Utilize resources to support their research interests, including professional organizations and journals related to the field of kinesiology.
Develop a purpose statement and research questions/aims.
Write a literature review that synthesizes the existing body of work by researchers, scholars, and practitioners.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Total Points Earned | 100 points |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
90-100% | A |
86-89% | B+ |
80-85% | B |
<80% | Unsatisfactory* (C or below) |
*Graduate students must earn a grade of B or better to earn credit towards their degree completion
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate, and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.