NUTS & BOLTS
1. ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER PUTTING THE ISSUE IN CONTEXT
a. Length…you decide, sufficient to address the dimension of the issue presented
b. APA STYLE
c. 12 PITCH
d. ARIAL FONT
e. DOUBLE SPACED
f. 1 INCH MARGINS
g. PICTURES, GRAPHS, CHARTS CANNOT EXCEED 1/8 OF PAGE
PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this assignment is to get you into the library, to help you become proficient in using research methodologies and technologies, and to help you become comfortable working with research librarians. These skills and relationships will greatly increase your academic performance and provide a concrete foundation for your research abilities.
The BIG Picture
1. This assignment maps directly to these four (4) course learning outcomes:
a. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze and apply the results of the collections and investigations.
b. Discuss situations that present legal, ethical, and social sustainability issues and develop solutions based on your understanding of Strategic Intelligence.
c. Apply effective communication techniques through discussions, writings, and
demonstrations.
d. Demonstrate appropriate research methodologies by presenting case studies within identified crisis / culturally defining events.
2. Additionally, achieving these course learning outcomes maps directly to the following four (4) Institutional-Level outcomes:
a. Institutional Level outcome #2: Students will be able to solve real world problems in diverse communities in service to others through experiential learning.
b. Institutional Level outcome #4: Students will identify their passions, strengths, and weaknesses, recognize the difference in others, and contribute to society in a meaningful way.
c. Institutional Level outcome #6: Students will engage on discovery to foster insight.
d. Institutional Level outcome #7: Students will be characterized by: the ability to collaborate with individuals and groups in community-focused endeavors, a deep grasp and love of self, a recognition of their connection to something larger/more than themselves, a willingness / confidence to take risk and effect change.
