ACC 516
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Introduction to Academic Research
Course Description
Fundamentals of academic research, including the scientific method, the philosophy of science, and the areas and methodologies of academic research.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to the MAcc predoctoral track
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Learning Outcome
Use fundamental concepts from the philosophy of science (e.g., causality, validity, and threats to validity) to evaluate and critique various approaches to researching issues in accounting.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome
Identify an interesting and consequential issue in accounting and develop related ideas and theory into an interesting, motivated, and researchable question.
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Learning Outcome
Develop the ability to apply tools from the philosophy of science to effectively critique actual research papers.
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Learning Outcome
Communicate complex topics relating to academic research both orally and in writing.
