TTQ Research Course
M-TH 10:50-11:50
Instructor: Donna Bolima   
206-685-3696    206-543-9288
e-mail: saki@u.washington.edu

DESCRIPTION  
This course is designed to help the development of research, critical writing, thinking and analysis skills.  Students will engage in the process of researching a topic, summarizing sources and organizing information. To cap off this process, students will compile their findings into a finished Educational Web Site for presentation.  Other skills students will acquire involve the basics of writing, revision, citation and working against a deadline.  In-class assignments include group exercises, research, reading, writing and a Final Evaluation and presentation of Final Projects. Active participation is required of all students.   

ASSIGNMENTS & GRADES  
Students will complete all weekly assigned work by the end of the week given.  Late work will lose points.   In-class exercises will focus on each week's materials and activities, as well as, related ideas from the student's point of view or opinion.  Students will need to develop a body of knowledge about their topics week by week.

GRADE EVALUATION  
Students will be evaluated on participation in class activities, timeliness in turning in assignments, effort in completing research and revising as advised. 

GRADE BREAKDOWN                      Participation                                                  10%
Research Summaries                                   20%
Presentation                                                  15%
Final Project                                                   40%
Timeliness                                                       15%