Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ECON 499W D100

Honours Research Project (6)

Class Number: 2396

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 494.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intensive work in a particular topic in the general field of Economics. Involves an extensive individual research project under the direct supervision of the instructor, who will provide guidance and critical feedback as necessary. Presentation of completed project at end of term. Students with credit for ECON 499 may not repeat this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to permit the student to expand and develop a paper that has been prepared for a previous course into an Honors paper.  In some cases, students may prefer to start a new paper.  This will be allowed, but please understand that doing so involves substantially more work, particularly during the first month of class.  In addition to writing and presenting his or her own paper, each student will be required to participate actively in the development of papers by the other students in the class.

Students will be required to make at least three presentations:  (1) a detailed outline of the proposed paper early in the term, (2) a progress report around the middle of the term, and (3) a ultimate presentation at the end of the term.  

Grading

  • Participation/Presentations 30%
  • Paper 70%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook for this course.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

***  NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Students requiring  accomodations as a result of a disability must contact the  Centre for Students with Disabilities  at 778 782 3112 or csdo@sfu.ca 

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS