- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative research designs.
- Understand how to systematically evaluate research reports.
- Explain the goals and challenges to keep in mind when writing a proposal.
- Compare and contrast the different types of reports and know which to use to address specific needs.
- Identify unique problems that must be overcome in writing student papers, theses, applied research reports, and journal articles.
- List the major sections of a research report.
- Understand the importance of revising and peer review in writing.
- Identify major steps in the review of research reports.
- Be aware of the problem of plagiarism
