HIS 296 - Independent Study in History

1-3 Credits, 1-3 Contact Hours
1-3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Independent study in history. Includes topic identification, research plan, data gathering, and presentation of findings.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of three credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify a topic of interest and significance in an acceptable field of historical study.
Organize the topic in a plan of research.
Gather, analyze, and interpret data in the topic area.
Present findings in a scholarly format determined by student and instructor

Outline:

Topic Identification

A. Define the scope
B. Significance in history

Research Plan
A. Library collection
B. Participant observation
C. Oral data
D. Internet and computer database reviews
E. Other data collection
Data Gathering
A. Analyze data
B. Interpret data
Presentation Findings
A. Research paper
B. Annotated bibliography
C. Other format determined by student and instructor