Course Number: SS280

Course Title: Directed Study: Selected Topics

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General  

Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, research and write a major original paper (25-30 pages in length) on an important Micronesian issue.

Specific 

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate a research problem and thesis that will lead to an original paper on an important Micronesian issue.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop an appropriate research design for their chosen topic
3. Students will demonstrate the ability develop a comprehensive research strategy using print resources from the library, electronic
    resources from the internet, and human resources in the form of interviews, questionnaires and case studies.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively implement their research strategies and gather data necessary to their research problem.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to write a well-structured and properly formatted paper in a clear, concise and convincing style.