List of topics for the final project
General Rules and Requirements for Final Projects:
Topic Selection and Proposal:
two or more students can work on same topic
Deadline for Topic Selection: Students must select their topic by a 3rd week and submit a brief proposal outlining their research question, objectives, and methodology by week 4.
Proposal Approval: Proposals must be approved by the instructor or a review committee before proceeding.
Research and Methodology: Ethical considerations
Introduction: Clearly define the research question and its significance.
Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive overview of existing research relevant to the topic.
Methodology: Describe the methods used for data collection and analysis.
Findings and Analysis: Present and analyze the research findings.
Discussion: Interpret the findings in the context of the research question and existing literature.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Summarize key findings and suggest practical applications or areas for further research.
Presentation and Format: Establish a minimum and maximum word count or page number. 5 pages
Formatting Guidelines: formatting requirements (e.g., font size, type, margin sizes, citation style).
Tables and Figures: Allow the inclusion of tables, figures, and appendices to support findings. Provide guidelines for formatting these elements.
Submission and Evaluation Criteria:
Submission Deadline: Clearly state the final project submission deadline.
Evaluation Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on research depth, analysis quality, originality, adherence to ethical guidelines, presentation, and adherence to the project requirements.
Grading Rubric: Provide a detailed grading rubric outlining how points are allocated for each section of the project.
Presentation:
Oral Presentation: Require an oral presentation of the project findings to the class or a review panel. Specify the duration and format of the presentation.
Q&A Session: Include a question-and-answer session following the presentation to allow for discussion and feedback.
Peer Review:
Optional: Incorporate a peer review process where students provide feedback on each other's drafts before the final submission.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism: Strictly prohibit plagiarism and require all sources to be properly cited. Specify the consequences of academic dishonesty.