MFC 518 - Introduction to Research - I

Credits: 1

This course introduces students to concepts and procedures that will help them become educated consumers of research. Students will develop basic database search skills to locate recent studies that document effective practices for working from a systemic perspective. They will become familiar with legal and ethical issues involved in research, and will learn about research methodologies such as qualitative and quantitative research. Additionally, students will develop skills in academic writing such as appropriate use of APA style format and writing in a scholarly voice, and will begin to develop their competence in critical reading of research literature to support becoming research-informed clinicians.