Research Skill Area

The overall objective is to ensure that students are able to formulate a researchable question and can identify and utilize resources in order to document findings and draw conclusions.  Research objectives for students completing the general education program are:

1. Identify types of resources necessary to formulate a researchable question.

2. Utilize credible resources as a tool for academic research.

3. Draw conclusions based on the results of the research.

4. Document research findings, using accepted forms of scholarly citation.

5. Communicate the outcome of the research findings.