This directed studies course intended for students that have completed either EPHE 245: Motor Learning or EPHE 380: Motor Control who want to learn more about the content area(s). Enrolment in this course is solely by the permission of the course instructor, Dr. Krigolson, and after an initial meeting to discuss what the Directed Studies course will entail.
Typically, students in this course write an extensive review paper on a topic of interest - for example, Distributed Practice Theory, Parkinson's Disease, etc. The writing of the paper will be supported by regular meetings with quizzes/assignments based on course progressions and/or assigned readings. Note, it would also be possible to develop an in-depth media presentation (video, podcast, website) in place of a formal paper.
Note students in this course can enrol in these either EPHE 494: Directed Studies or MEDS 490: Directed Studies. Note, students can only do a maximum of 3.0 units of EPHE 494 and 3.0 units of MEDS 490.
Course Grade
Assignments /Quizzes (10): 5% each TOTAL: 50%
Review Paper (1): 50% TOTAL: 50%
Assignments and Quizzes
Weekly assignments / quizzes will be used to ensure progress of the Directed Studies project.
Review Paper
Students will complete an extensive review paper (not less than 20 content pages) that meets all APA formatting requirements on a topic of interest chosen through discussion with and the agreement of the course instructor. The review paper will be comprised of three sections: I. Introduction, II. Review (with sub-sections as warranted), III. Conclusions.
Course Timeline
Week 1: Topic Discussion
Week 2: Topic Finalization
Assignment One: Statement of Focus Due (5%)
Week 3: Paper Outline
Assignment Two: Paper Outline (5%)
Week 4: Introductory Paragraph
Assignment Three: Submission of Introductory Paragraphs (Section I)(5 %)
Week 5: Review Papers Identified
Assignment Four: At least 30 primary research articles identified and listed.
Week 6: Progress Meeting
Assignment Five: Detailed outline breakdown of Section II.
Week 7: Reference Page
Assignment Six: Full APA formatted reference page due.
Week 8: Progress Meeting
Assignment Seven: Verification of key themes in the review.
Week 9: Progress Meeting
Quiz One: APA Formatting I
Week 10: Progress Meeting
Quiz One: APA Formatting I
Week 11: Progress Meeting
Quiz Three: On content of review paper.
Week 12: Final Paper Due
Typically, students in this course write an extensive review paper on a topic of interest - for example, Distributed Practice Theory, Parkinson's Disease, etc. The writing of the paper will be supported by regular meetings with quizzes/assignments based on course progressions and/or assigned readings. Note, it would also be possible to develop an in-depth media presentation (video, podcast, website) in place of a formal paper.
Note students in this course can enrol in these either EPHE 494: Directed Studies or MEDS 490: Directed Studies. Note, students can only do a maximum of 3.0 units of EPHE 494 and 3.0 units of MEDS 490.
Course Grade
Assignments /Quizzes (10): 5% each TOTAL: 50%
Review Paper (1): 50% TOTAL: 50%
Assignments and Quizzes
Weekly assignments / quizzes will be used to ensure progress of the Directed Studies project.
Review Paper
Students will complete an extensive review paper (not less than 20 content pages) that meets all APA formatting requirements on a topic of interest chosen through discussion with and the agreement of the course instructor. The review paper will be comprised of three sections: I. Introduction, II. Review (with sub-sections as warranted), III. Conclusions.
Course Timeline
Week 1: Topic Discussion
Week 2: Topic Finalization
Assignment One: Statement of Focus Due (5%)
Week 3: Paper Outline
Assignment Two: Paper Outline (5%)
Week 4: Introductory Paragraph
Assignment Three: Submission of Introductory Paragraphs (Section I)(5 %)
Week 5: Review Papers Identified
Assignment Four: At least 30 primary research articles identified and listed.
Week 6: Progress Meeting
Assignment Five: Detailed outline breakdown of Section II.
Week 7: Reference Page
Assignment Six: Full APA formatted reference page due.
Week 8: Progress Meeting
Assignment Seven: Verification of key themes in the review.
Week 9: Progress Meeting
Quiz One: APA Formatting I
Week 10: Progress Meeting
Quiz One: APA Formatting I
Week 11: Progress Meeting
Quiz Three: On content of review paper.
Week 12: Final Paper Due