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SW 715: Dissertation Seminar

SOCIAL WORK

The focus of this course is on preparation and planning of research that leads to a dissertation or publishable manuscripts. Emphasis is on developing ideas for a research topic, its formulation, operationalization, and design. Students will learn the components of formulating research question(s), developing a rationale for research, and the elements of a good literature review. Published research will be examined and critiqued. May be repeated for up to 21 hours of credit.

1 - 9 Credits

Instruction Type(s)

  • Dissertation: Dissertation for SW 715

Subject Areas

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