[ Basic Information | Objectives
| Online Course Resources |
| Your Research Proposal | Attributes
of a Quality Research Paper |
| A. Course Requirements | B. Grading Policy
| C. Attendance Policy |
| D. Cheating and Plagiarism Policy | E. Snow
Policy | F. Disability Policy | G.
Schedule ]
G. |
Schedule |
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| 1. | 8/14 | Instructor presents information on course organization and content. Class discussion of the question: What makes a good research topic? | |
| 2. | 8/19 | No class: Instructor out of town | |
| 3. | 8/21 | Class discussion of case studies using Marc Villegas’ Carolina Colortones: A Case Study of the Structure-Conduct-Performance Paradigm as an example. | |
| 4. | 8/26 | Continuation of class discussion of case studies using Wally Nour's A Valuation of the Country Club of Asheville as an example. | |
| 5. | 8/28 | Undergraduate Research’s grant proposal workshop for students: 10-11 am or 3-4 pm, Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. Attendance required unless prior arrangements are made with Dr. Bell. I will arrange for a tape of the presentation to be available in the Undergraduate Research Office, 126 Karpen Hall. | |
| 6. | 9/2 | No class: Labor Day | |
| 7. | 9/4 | Schedule appointment week of September 9 - 13
to discuss potential research topics with instructor. Class discussion of empirical tests using Jay Pratt’s An Empirical Evaluation of the Theory of Compensating Wage Differentials for U.S. Career Firefighters as an example. |
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| 8. | 9/9 | Continuation of class discussion of empirical tests using Chris Bell’s The Assignment of Fiscal Responsibility in a Federal State: An Empirical Assessment as an example. | |
| 9. | 9/11 | Class discussion of studies in the history of economic thought using Chris Bell’s Charles Ellet, Jr., and the Theory of Optimal Input Choice as an example. | |
| 10. | 9/16 | Schedule
appointment week of September 23 - 27 to discuss progress on potential
research topics with instructor. Class discussion of theoretical extensions using Ronald Coase’s The Nature of the Firm as an example. |
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| 11. | 9/18 | Class discussion of problem set #1: A Sample Preliminary Research Proposal; discussion of proposed research topics. | |
| 12. | 9/23 | Discussion of proposed research topics. | |
| 13. | 9/25 | Schedule
appointment week of September 30 - October 2 to discuss NCUR
presentation grant proposal and abstract with instructor. Discussion of proposed research topics. |
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| 14. | 9/30 | Class discussion of problem set #2: A Sample NCUR Presentation Grant Proposal and Abstract. | |
| 15. | 10/2 | Class version
of NCUR presentation grant proposals and abstracts due. Schedule weekly consultations with instructor for the remainder of the semester. Class discussion of problem set #3: A Sample Outline. |
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| 16. | 10/4 | NCUR presentation grant proposal and abstract due at the Undergraduate Research Office, 126 Karpen Hall (optional, unless you plan to participate in NCUR!). | |
| 17. | 10/7 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 18. | 10/9 | No class: Fall Break | |
| 19. | 10/14 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 20. | 10/16 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 21. | 10/21 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 22. | 10/23 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 23. | 10/28 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 24. | 10/30 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 25. | 11/4 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 26. | 11/6 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 27. | 11/11 | No class: don't forget your weekly consultation with your instructor! | |
| 28. | 11/13 | Research proposals and outlines
due. Discussion of handout on the competencies to be demonstrated in the research proposal presentations and the criteria for assessment. |
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| 29. | 11/15 | Spring research grant proposals due at the Undergraduate Research Office, 126 Karpen Hall (optional, unless you plan to apply for a Spring research grant!). | |
| 30. | 11/18 | Presentations of research proposals. | |
| 31. | 11/20 | Presentations of research proposals (continued). | |
| 30. | 11/25 | Presentations of research proposals (continued). | |
| 31. | 11/27 | No class: Thanksgiving Break | |
| 32. | 12/2 | Presentations of research proposals (continued). | |
| 32. | 12/4 | Presentations of research proposals (completed). | |
| 36. | 12/13 | Final versions of research proposals and outlines due. | |