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Research Seminar Paper - EDCP778B

Term II-III

Marion D. Grothus-Magee, Ph.D.,CPC, NCC

 

Tel: 06201-57487

email: mgrothus@faculty.ed.umuc.edu

DATE OF CLASS: (3 hours) 28 October 2000 from 0900-1200.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this course the student will complete the requirements for the seminar paper as presented in EDCP 778A (prerequisite). The paper will be a proposed research project or a Counseling intervention program for a

specified population. Additionally, students who are pursuing the Masters of Arts in Counseling will be required to defend their seminar paper before a committee of CAPS faculty.

 

GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNED PAPERS:

It is expected that all papers, even drafts, will be typed, double-spaced according to APA format (1994) and will be well written. Poorly written papers will be handed back for revision and will receive a lower grade. It is suggested that you have an outside person proof-read your drafts prior to handing them into the professor.

Please plan your schedule carefully so that you do not miss your deadlines. Extensions will be granted only in circumstances that are beyond the students control. However, anyone wishing to turn in drafts earlier than stipulated is encouraged to do so.

 

SEND DRAFTS To:

Dr. Marion D. Grothus-Magee, Fruhlingsst. 18, 69469 Weinheim-Ritschweier.

Include returned stamped self-addressed envelope (Local Address). Drafts may also be hand delivered in Heidelberg on Wednesdays or as arranged.

Feedback given personally by appointment, telephonically (at Student expense) or by mail.

NO PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR FAX.

 

DUE DATES

 

15 November

Outline of Seminar paper, all Chapters & design or intervention program

 

03 January

Draft of Chap 1 & 2

19 January

Final copies of Chapter 1 & 2

24 January

Draft of Chapter 3,4,5

02 February

Revision of Chap 3, 4/5 and Draft of Title Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, References, Appendice, Selection of additional professor for Oral Defense

 

19 February

Final Paper given to 2nd Professor for Oral Defense (as needed)

 

Date for Oral Defense Scheduled

26 Feb-2 March

ORAL DEFENSE .

09 March

Final copy and Cover sheet must be in Grad Office.

 

 

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION:

1. Resources for Literature Review

2. Refine the Question/Topic

3. Originality and Plagiarism

4. Hints on Format: V format; 1st sentence of every Paragraph; Summaries

 

GRADE IS DETERMINED BY QUALITY OF THE PAPER AND YOUR ABILITY TO MEET YOUR DEADLINES. FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINES LOWERS YOUR GRADE BY ONE GRADE LEVEL.

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