The course introduces you to the world of research; the current profession; your department and our research and writing expectations for you. Class lectures and discussions will include expanding domains of current research materials available in both print and electronic media; the variety of methods in current English studies; helping you become familiar with some of the intellectual endeavors that make up modern research in the humanities; beginning your own research and formal, professional oral and written presentation of your information.

Learning Outcomes:

• write MLA citation and bibliographic form correctly
  
• formulate useful research questions in cogent writing
  
• become conversant in some current methodologies and fields of research
  
• prepare skills for a successful MA capstone project
  

Required Print Texts @ NCSU Bookstore

Late assignments are accepted only one class late, and with e penalty. Any assignments arriving later than that will not be accepted.

How I Figure Your Grades

You must complete all the required work to pass the class. No opting out of assigned work.  The course is graded s/u (pass/fail)

Attendance:  since the class meets only once a week, consistent attendance is critical. If you miss more than 3 classes without a suitably mature and serious excuse, you will not pass.
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Academic Integrity Assumption
Universities are unique communities committed to creating and transmitting knowledge. They depend on freedom - individuals' freedom to explore ideas and to explore and further their own capabilities. Those freedoms depend on the good will and responsible behavior of all the members of the community, who must treat each other with tolerance and respect. They must allow each other to develop the full range of their capabilities and take full advantage of the institution's resources.