3 credit hours
This course provides students with the foundational knowledge, methods, and tools required for defining, collecting, analyzing, and presenting research that informs critical decision-making in professional settings. Students will learn how to gather and interpret primary and secondary research for use in presentations, reports, and other contexts requiring informative or persuasive communication goals. Projects will develop the ability to clearly and effectively communicate (orally and/or visually) research findings that are ethically grounded and appropriately tailored to target audiences.