Fall 2026 - PLCY 817 G100
Research Proposal Development (5)
Class Number: 6449
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:00–4:50 p.m.
VANCOUVER
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Instructor:
Leah Shipton
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Prerequisites:
Students approved for conducting MPP capstone research by the Graduate Program Committee.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A key aim of this course is to prepare and support student capstone proposal development by setting a research problem, designing a research proposal, gaining ethical clearance, planning for fieldwork and data collection, and analyzing and presenting preliminary data.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.