Research Methods for Writers
Research Methods for Writers
Attention all writers! Learn how to efficiently and effectively conduct research for any writing project: fiction, nonfiction, business . . . even term papers and dissertations. Research has progressed far beyond a visit to the library. Today, myriad sources provide almost anything a writer might need to know on any subject. Learn how to identify and access every information source imaginable.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Research: The Foundation of Writing
- Lesson 2 – Making a Plan
- Lesson 3 – The Library: A Virtual Field Trip
- Lesson 4 – The Personal Interview
- Lesson 5 – Getting the Most out of Reports and Studies
- Lesson 6 – History: Fact or Fiction?
- Lesson 7 – Public Records: A Treasure Trove of Information
- Lesson 8 – The Internet: A Researcher’s Best Friend
- Lesson 9 – Creating Your Own Information
- Lesson 10 – Guerrilla Research
- Lesson 11 – Attribution: Giving Credit When Credit Is Due
- Lesson 12 – Pulling It All Together
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: rmw</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Jacquelyn Landis has worked as a nonfiction editor for more than 15 years. Her editing repertoire includes books, articles, and business manuals written by authors such as Eva Shaw, George Carpozi, Anthony Robbins, and Tom Blair. She has been a speaker in the UCSD Extension program and has participated in writing panels at the University of San Diego. Landis is also the author of numerous published books and magazine articles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University.
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