Overview
SOCI 425 is designed for advanced students to pursue an extended research project under the direction of the course professor. The research is based on the collection of secondary data sources through library research and other documentary methods. Students will be expected to develop a comprehensive background knowledge in the topic of their choice resulting in a major discussion paper and comprehensive bibliography.
Evaluation
To receive credit for SOCI 425, you must complete all assignments, achieve a course composite grade of at least C- (60 percent) and a grade of 60 percent on the research paper. You must successfully complete a preliminary proposal, two sample reviews, and a research paper. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Preliminary Proposal | 10% |
| 2 Sample Reviews | 20% |
| Research Paper | 70% |
| Total | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
This course either does not have a course package or the textbooks are open-source material and available to students at no cost. This course has a Course Administration and Technology Fee, but students are not charged the Course Materials Fee.
The course materials included for this course are all found on the course website.