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Exploring the Dynamics of Directed Studies Courses: Student, Instructor, and Administrator Perspectives
Download2013-12-01
Hvenegaard, Glen T., Link, Anne-Marie L., Moore, Sean E., Wesselius, Janet C.
North American universities are encouraged to increase opportunities for undergraduate research experiences (UREs). To this end, many universities offer directed studies courses (DSCs) which are 1-2 semester long courses involving one-on-one instruction, with a focus on student-led independent...
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The Efficacy of Directed Studies Courses as a Form of Undergraduate Research Experience: A Comparison of Instructor and Student Perspectives on Course Dynamics
Download2018-01-01
Moore, Sean E., Hvenegaard, Glen T., Wesselius, Janet C.
Directed Studies (DS) courses are widely touted for their ability to enhance research skills in undergraduate students – yet little is known about the dynamics, motivations, and perceived outcomes connected to these specific type of undergraduate research experiences. Building on earlier...