Summer 2023 - ECON 899 G100

MA Research Paper (4)

Class Number: 2757

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 802, 807 (or 808), 835, and 836 (or 837).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The student will write an original research paper in their field of interest. The paper can be empirical or theoretical, in any field of economics, but it should make an original contribution to knowledge.

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of the course is to learn how to produce research in economics. To this end, students will write an original research paper in their area of interest. The paper can be empirical or theoretical, in any field of economics, and suited for any audience (academia, government, or industry). However, at the very minimum, it should make an original contribution to knowledge. The class will involve workshop-style lectures, individual meetings with the instructor, and meetings with assigned peer groups.

Topics: Research (including writing and presenting) in Economics


**NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES**
For more information about SFU Economics, please visit our website: www.sfu.ca/economics

Grading

NOTES:

The course will use specifications grading. The details will be provided by the first week of class.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

The details of various texts on research, writing, and presenting will be provided on Canvas throughout the course.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.