HSER302 — Research & Writing for the Human Services
HSER 302 - Research & Writing for the Human Services HSER 302 - Research & Writing for the Human Services 5 Credits Within the human services field, staff engage in many different types of professional writing, including emails to clients and colleagues, newsletter articles, narratives for grant proposals, and case notes. In addition, when students complete the BAS Human Services many choose to pursue a graduate degree (for example, a Master in Social Work). Therefore, it is vital that students in this program are effective in communicating their ideas in writing. This course will introduce students to the many forms of writing required of the human services professional, with a particular focus on what is needed to prepare a quality research paper. 0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - HSER Fees Quarters Typically inter Evening Designed to Serve Students pursuing the BAS Human Services Active Date 20250401T11:48:18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Information literacy Introduction to library resources with emphasis on how to use databases effectively The scientific method and how it applies to human services Peer-reviewed journal articles: What are they and how to read them Steps to writing an effective research paper Propose an experimental study relevant to human services Review of basic statistical methods related to effective research Student Lear
Prerequisites: HSER101