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Below, you will find a selection of activities and assignments that address some aspect of the research process.
students, so check back when you are planning your next course(s). Tips for adapting these activities beyond research assignments: Learning from Sources activities can also support critical reading contexts. Many of the Research Paper Alternatives are relevant for various critical thinking and inquiry contexts. Activity Ideas: Research StrategiesSearching as strategic explorationType of activity: Individual activity; In-class or outside of class activity Goal: Help students develop flexibility and
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Poetry | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Kelli Russell Agodon is a bi/queer poet and editor from the Pacific Northwest.
Studdard. Mentor. Workshops and classes in poetry. Statement: Carolyn Kizer wrote in the foreword of On Poetry & Craft by Theodore Roethke that when another student was critical of something eccentric she had tried in her poem, Roethke said to the student: You want to be very careful when you criticize something like that, because it may be the hallmark of an emerging style. Kizer wrote, He knew that our eccentricities are our true voice. As a poet myself, this is something I keep in mind while
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When asking PLU senior Sarah Smith what significantly shaped her undergraduate experience, she responds with a concise, “study away”.
a single word in that language and just go. I have always been such a planner that needed everything to go in a specific direction. This experience taught me that not everything can be planned, and that’s okay”. Her experiences caused her to reflect on her time inside the classroom, but even more so on the importance on conversations outside of the classroom. Oslo initiated intense critical thought within Sarah, causing her to question her own political perspective and the foreign policy of the
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7 courses, 28 semester hours distributed as follows: IHON 111 - 112: Origins of the Contemporary World 8 semester hours Normally taken sequentially in the first year.
sequence can be made for transfer students or for students who are accepted into the Honors Program during their first year at PLU. With prior approval by the IHON Director, an appropriate semester-long course abroad may take the place of one 200-level IHON course. Such a course must focus on a contemporary issue, be international in scope, interdisciplinary and require honors-level critical thinking and writing. One 301 modern language course intentionally designed to meet program objectives (Chinese
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A master’s degree in Kinesiology will enhance the skill set of novice and experienced practitioners in exercise, sport, performance and health related careers. Let’s look into some kinesiology careers you can choose from. Kinesiology is the science of human movement . Kinesiology studies the principles…
, recreational activities, helping patients recover health and confidence from physical and or mental disability through leisure activities and community engagement. The annual mean salary for this occupation in the Seattle-Tacoma area is $60,000.Note: All information regarding salary and demand (when available) is based on numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).Thinking about getting a master’s in kinesiology? Connect with PLU today!Note: Read more about the Master of Science in Kinesiology on
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Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 spent the summer focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…
patience, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I was glad to learn from Dr. Yakelis and be a part of his team!” "This research experience was like a bridge connecting my academic journey," explained del Toro. Fani del Toro ’24 | Chemistry major Preparing for the future “Doing summer research with Dr. Yakelis has played a vital role in shaping my post-graduation plans, particularly in pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry,” said del Toro. “It helped me gain practical skills in creating new synthetic
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 18, 2015)- PLU Economics students past and present have selected their major with a seemingly endless list of vocational sectors in mind. However, most seem to share many of the same core qualities and passions: a penchant for research, a love of…
, and War: A General Theory and 900 Years of Empirics from Ancient Rome,” which asks and helps answer the question, “How do political institutions shape the incentives to go to war?”‘ Among the most convoluted of the social sciences, PLU Professor of Economics Norris Peterson explains, Economics is founded in inquiry, research and critical thinking. “Economics develops skills in taking very complex problems and breaking them down to understand them better and ultimately to help solve them,” he says
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Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 spent the summer focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…
patience, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I was glad to learn from Dr. Yakelis and be a part of his team!” "This research experience was like a bridge connecting my academic journey," explained del Toro. Fani del Toro ’24 | Chemistry major Preparing for the future “Doing summer research with Dr. Yakelis has played a vital role in shaping my post-graduation plans, particularly in pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry,” said del Toro. “It helped me gain practical skills in creating new synthetic
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The Wang Center opened in 2002 thanks to the vision of donors Drs. Peter '60 and Grace Wang. With their generous philanthropy, the Wangs have emphasized the role education can play in building a more
citizens and advocates for peace. The first Wang Center International Symposium was held in April 2003, “China: Bridges for a New Century.” Since then the symposiums have become a modern tradition designed to stimulate serious thinking about current issues, and to provide a forum in which the Greater Puget Sound community, and PLU community of students, faculty, administrator and staff can be stimulated to engage international, national and local stature – from scholars and authors to business people
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The low-residency MFA in Creative Writing offered by The Rainier Writing Workshop is a three-year program in the study of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Our Low-Residency ModelThe low-residency MFA in Creative Writing offered by The Rainier Writing Workshop is a three-year program in the study of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Each new cohort starts the program on June 1st, the beginning of the summer term. The summer term culminates in the 10-day residency on the PLU campus in early August. The degree is awarded after completion of the following: four residencies, three years of mentorships, a successful “Outside Experience,” a Critical
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