HON 292: Introduction to Research & Discovery
Course Description: Overview of research procedures in discipline areas, including literature searches and data collection. The scientific process and nature of discovery. Guidance in developing a personal plan for immersion in research and scholarship as an undergraduate. Emphasis is on applied learning and developing basic skills appropriate to the discipline.
HON 292 is being offered as a 1-hour credit class for first or second year students to help you get informed about opportunities in undergraduate research and develop the tools you need to begin your own research experience!
Please Note: HON 292 is sponsored by the Honors College, but open to any first or second year student.
Four different sections are being offered listed below along with the scheduled class times (Click the subject to see the syllabus):
HON 292-001: Sciences (Mondays 12:00-12:50pm, Instructor: Dr. MIke Benedetti, Geology and Geography, and Mr. Peter Fritzler, Randall Library, HON 292-001)
This class is designed as an introduction to scientific research in the university, including the goals , challenges, and benefits of academic research in the university. Students will begin to learn the skills required to define a research topic, build a knowledge base surrounding the topic, locate data sources, establish appropriate analytical methods, obtain necessary funding and training, and disseminate their results. They will also become familiar with the scientific research support structure at UNCW, including faculty laboratories, library resources, and offices that support research efforts such as CSURF, ORSSP, and EH&S.
HON 292-002: Humanities (Tuesdays 2:00-2:50pm, Instructor: Dr. Tony Atkins, English, HON 292-002)
This course will introduce students to the basics of research methods and methodologies. In particular, students will be exposed to those research methodologies particularly used in the Humanities. Students will experience reading research from a variety of areas of specializations and complete Internal Review Board certifications. Students will also explore avenues in the major for potential research projects.Students will experience research from areas throughout the Humanities. Students will become certified as credible researchers (IRB). Students will explore topics for their own research projects. Students will read and write about research (Information Literacy). Students will develop an outline for a research project.
HON 292-003: Social Sciences (Wednesdays 10:00-10:50pm, Instructor: Dr Kate Bruce, Psychology, HON 292-003)
This course will introduce students to the basics of research methods and methodologies used in the Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science). Students will experience reading research from a variety of areas of specializations and complete Internal Review Board certifications. Students will also explore avenues in the major for potential research projects. Students will study research methodologies and topics from areas throughout the Social Sciences. Students will explore topics for their own research projects, including interviews with faculty. Students will read and write about research (Information Literacy). Students will develop an outline for a research project. Students will become certified as credible researchers (IRB).
HON 292-004: Business (Wednesdays 10:00-10:50pm, Instructor: Dr. Julianne Treme, Economics, HON 292-004)
The core classes in the Cameron School of Business remind students of basic business principles. This class targets motivated students interested in applying classroom concepts to real world problems and highlights the important components of both research and writing. Each week students will be introduced to some aspect related to research or writing, address questions, and introduce an assignment aimed at strengthening student’s skills in that area. Weekly assignments will add up to a large assignment that may be the beginnings of an actual research project.
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