Syllabus, Calendar, Books and First Class

Welcome!

ENG 5002 is a course on research methods and methodologies - and it takes on the big ideas in writing research.  I am currently  (re)reading materials for our course and I am eager to talk to you about them. We will tackle issues ranging from the nature of knowledge - to the ethics of using human beings as objects of study.  These are important thoughts not only for writers - but for all of us in this modern age. The work load  reflects the scope of the material we need to cover (implication => you will need to schedule your time) - but it will be quite manageable. Upon completing this course you will be well prepared to begin thesis work.  In particular, the Thesis proposal assignment should identify a focus for your thesis research and familiarize you with IRB requirements and other adminstrative paperwork.

Syllabus & Calendar.

The course syllabus and a DRAFT calendar are posted at links to the right under Course Documents. The Syllabus includes course objectives, required materials, policies, a detailed account of writing assignments and an indication of how work will be graded. The Calendar is still drafty (certainly some typos & contradictions in there) but it gives a solid frame for the general sequence and quantity of material we will be covering during the term.

Books & assignment for first class.

As indicated in an email (sent January 14), you are assigned to read Chapter 1: An introduction to research, in Mertens, for the first class.

Books are available in the bookstore - or you can buy the required texts online. If the textbooks are not yet in, you can complete this assignment by reading my copy of Mertens. It will be in my mailbox next to the English Department (CAS -301)  M-F over the intersession. You may copy the assigned chapter - but please do not take the text home or too far from the Department office as other students may stop by to use it.

If you have questions - do not hesitate to contact me.