OPIE 5806D - Techniques for Gathering and Evaluating Research Information and for Research Writing

This OPIE bridge-level elective class on Information Gathering (Techniques for Gathering and Evaluating Research Information) and Writing aims at providing international students with basic and, in some cases, advanced level information gathering and evaluating skills while at the same time improving their English language ability, particularly in the areas of reading, listening/speaking, and classroom interaction skills. Students will incorporate source material into their academic writing and will practice citing their sources.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 3.0-4.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture

Eligible grades: F,CR,NC,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I