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Maryland in Europe Term II-III EDCP778B - Research Proposal Seminar II INSTRUCTOR: Stephen J. Brannen, Ph.D.
Tel: DSN 371-3305 Home 02661-79-6829 email: brannen_stephen@hotmail.com COURSE DATE: October 24, 2000 1845 - 2130 COURSE LOCATION: Ramstein AFB, Germany
COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course the student will complete the requirements for the seminar paper as begun in EDCP 778A (prerequisite). The paper will be either a proposed research project related to the field of counseling or a proposed counseling intervention program designed for a specified population. Additionally, students who are pursuing the Masters of Arts in Counseling will be required to defend their seminar paper before a committee of CAPS faculty.
GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENTS All assignments, including drafts, will be typed and double-spaced according to APA format (1994). Assignments may be submitted in hard copy, on computer diskette in Word format, or attached to email as a Word formatted document. It is imperative that students realize the process of excellent professional writing is based on sequential planning, continuous feedback, and careful revisions. Consequently the framework and timeline provided must be strictly adhered to. Please plan your schedule carefully so that you do not miss deadlines. The Instructor is available to preview any assignments prior to submission dates but will grant extensions very sparingly and only under verifiable circumstances such as military TDY orders, etc.
SEND ASSIGNMENTS TO: Dr. Steve Brannen CMR 442, Box 890 APO AE 09042 Include Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (S.A.S.E). for return correspondence. Assignments and S.A.S.E. may also be hand delivered to the CAPS in Europe Program office in Heidelberg. Feedback and consultation on assignments may be given in person by prior appointment, via telephone or email, or by post. NO PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY FAX.
DUE DATES: 17 Nov 2000 --- Outline of Seminar Paper, including each proposed chapter of either research design or intervention program. 15 Dec 2000 --- Draft of Chap 1 & 2 13 Jan 2001 --- Final copies of Chapter 1 & 2. 27 Jan 2001 --- Draft of Chapter 3. 10 Feb 2001 --- Revision of Chap 3 and Draft of Chap 4/5. 20 Feb 2001 ---Final Copy of 4/5 and Draft of Title Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, References, Appendices Selection of 2nd professor for Oral Defense 26 Feb 2001 --- Final Paper given to 2nd Professor for Oral Defense (as needed). 01-07 Mar 2001 --- Oral Defense 09 Mar 2001 --- Final copy and cover sheet must be in Grad Office.
Issues for Discussion: 1. Resources for Literature Review 2. Refining the Question/Topic 3. Organization 4. Proper and Improper Use of Sources and Citations 5. Writing Style and Format 6. Role of Seminar Paper in Contributing to the Body of Professional Literature in the Scientist-Practitioner Model
GRADE IS DETERMINED BY ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE, FOLLOW TIMEFRAMES, ACCEPT AND INCORPORATE FEEDBACK, AND PRESENT AND DEFEND A QUALITY FINAL PAPER. Return to: Graduate Programs Syllabi
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