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Biol/Chem 4900 (Independent Study) or Biol 3898 (Cooperative Education)Generally, this is how getting into these classes takes:

1. Students are required to work with a faculty member and complete a written report (length

depends on # of units) for assessment. For 1 unit, one needs to write a 7 page report; for 2

units, one needs a 9-page report; for 4 units, one needs a minimum of 12-15 pages total asindicated below (the LR section needs to be extensive as units increase).

2. Students need to discuss with instructor what topic to write about depending on their

research/internship focus work. They then need to put those ideas in form of a one-page

proposal & attach to the petition form. Next, students perform a literature search (library

sources) on their topic (or use their experiences at place of work/research & readings) to

compile the report.

3. Process: Go to the Department offices (Biology, SCN 429 & Chemistry next door) and ask

for a petition to enroll in Biol/Chem 4900. For Biol 3898, pls visit:

http://www20.csueastbay.edu/academic/academic-support/aace/career-tools/co-op.html.

Here, download the forms required. Complete the petition and attach a 1-page proposal of

what you will do as noted on the example below.

4. Take the petition & your proposal to the instructor, then leave it with Linda in SCN 113 or

Charlene in SCN 131 for PHAP signature and the Deans by first week of classes or earlier.

5. After signatures, you will be enrolled in the class by second week of classes by Charlene or

Linda.

6. Once registered: Pls meet with your instructor to discuss what you need to do as you doyour research & prepare the paper. Instructors will provide feedback that will help students

prepare their final report. Students can meet with instructor to discuss the progress report

feedback during office hours. The final report is usually submitted by finals week or as

determined by your instructor. Your instructor will grade your report and submit the final

grade using the University grade reporting system.

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Preparing Your Final ReportYour final report will take the following format: must follow APA style (6th edition of the

APA Manual, not 5th). All reports must use double-spacing, font 12, following the APA

writing style for margins, indents, subheadings, citations, references, etc. APA requires

the use ofTimes New Romanfont type.

Final Report Organization

Titleof your Project:(title page 1, prepared as per APA Manual, page 41 & 229).

Introduction:Next, write an section to introduce readers to your topic. Assume readers have

no prior knowledge on your topic - 1 full page (2 paragraphs, page 2).Pls do not exceed the

page limit!

Method: How did you get your content for the report? Usually by doing research in the lab,

field and reading peer-reviewed journal articles. 1/2 page (page 3). Pls do not exceed the

page limit!

Literature Review: This is where your main work will show when you do a detailed

literature search dealing with your topic. You need to use various levels of heading as

indicated on page 62 of the APA Manual (6th ed.,) to organize this section. For 1 unit you

need 2-3 full pages (pages 4-6); for 2 units, you need 3-4 full pages in this section (pages 4-

7). For 3 units you need 4-5 full pages (pages 4-8). For 4 units, you need 5-6 full pages in this

section (pages 4-9).

Conclusion: summarize the key findings from your project/research in one short -3/4 page

section.Pls do not exceed the page limit!

References: include all your sources used in the Introduction & Literature Review

sections (at least 10-15 sources). These must be done as indicated in the APA Manual,

Chapter 7. (Pls do not use a Bibliography for this section).

Here is an example of a short proposal for a student who registered to take the class for 2 units.

Quarter: Fall 2012 Course: BIOL 4900 Independent Study (2 units)

Student: John PostbacInstructor: Oscar Wambuguh

In consultation with the instructor, I will write a 9-page research paper on:Euthanasia in the United States.

I plan to focus on the following aspects of this important topic: What euthanasia means in healthcare History of euthanasia in the United States Legislative aspects of euthanasia Differing viewpoints on euthanasia: California versus Washington and Oregon States The future of euthanasia