Demonstrate understanding of the challenges of transitioning to independent scholarship and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
Apply characteristics and behaviors of an independent scholar to academic work, demonstrating proficiency in independent thinking, critical analysis, and research skills.
Write an effective literature review, synthesizing information from multiple sources to create a new and meaningful whole that identifies the gap in the literature and justifies the study.
Justify the choice of methodology and design for research, develop a rationale for the research approach, and improve academic writing skills using tools and strategies.
Distinguish between a literature review and an academic research paper, analyze and synthesize articles for the literature review, and approach each with appropriate writing strategies.