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RES 200 Research, Writing, and Analysis

This course prepares students to be successful in the research, writing, and analysis of evidence-based arguments and defenses. Students embark on the early stages of research and build upon their knowledge of APA writing to apply its rules in critical writing papers, reports, articles, discussion board posts, and other writing assignments asked of them while obtaining their undergraduate degree. Students continue to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; engage in self-assessment; and strengthen their information literacy and digital literacy skills. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 1 quarter hour

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RES 201 Digital Research: Concepts & Strategies

What's the best way to get started on a research paper? How do you know if that news story you read is actually true? What does it mean to use information ?ethically?? With so much digital media literally at our fingertips, it's more important than ever to become a confident, responsible participant in the information universe. This course examines foundational concepts, key strategies, and common challenges in finding and using digital information in academic, professional, and personal contexts. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

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