The University of Findlay
Honors Program
XXX Semester 20XX
The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.
The mission of the Honors Program is to nurture and challenge a life-long passion for learning in students’ educational, creative, and professional pursuits.
Course Number/Title: HNRS 372 Scholarship of Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Class Time/Place: TBA
Prerequisites, Co-requisites and Course Description: Acceptance into the Honors Program or permission of the instructor.
This is one of four required courses for the honors program curriculum. The purpose of this course is to focus on critical thinking skills necessary to make decisions about practical applications, using articulate and persuasive communication skills. However, instructors present various topics of inquiry that is related to their own area of expertise. This course may be repeatable with different section topics
Instructor: TBA
Instructor Contact Information: TBA
Office Hours: TBA
Relationship to the Conceptual Framework:
This is one of four required coursesfor the honors program curriculum. The purpose of this course is to focus on critical thinking skills necessary to make decisions about practical applications, using articulate and persuasive communication skills. However, instructors present various topics of inquiry that is related to their own area of expertise. This course may be repeatable with different section topics
Course Objectives:
Following completion of this course, the learner will:
- Critically evaluate current literature and information sources related to chosen topic of inquiry.
- Present cogent and concise evidence or rationale for decisions/choices.
- Utilize information from multiple data sources and seek disconfirming evidence in the process of making decisions/choices.
- Demonstrate an ability to make decisions/choices in ambiguous situations.
- Communicate, verbally and nonverbally, in an appropriate and timely manner through classroom discussions and presentations.
- Produce written documentation that is accurate, concise, timely, and legible.
Required Textbooks and other materials: TBA
Instructional Strategies: TBA
Case Analysis / Library and Internet ResearchDebate / Practice/drill
Discovery/Independent Research / Problem solving
Discussion/Questioning/Interviewing / Reading assignments
Experiential Learning / Role playing/simulation games
Field Experience / Service Learning
Group Presentation / Video/Audio Review and Critique
Laboratory Experiences / Other
Lecture
Methods of Assessment: TBA
Abstracts / ParticipationAttendance / Peer Evaluation
Capstone Project / Portfolio
Case Study / Portfolio Lab Performance
Exams / Presentations
Group Projects / Professional Evaluation
Homework Assignments / Quizzes
Internet Research / Research project
Journaling / Other
Lab Performance
Oral/written review of literature
Grading: The basis for determination of the final letter grade in HNRS 372 will be:
- classroom participation,
- topic paper (20 pages)
- an oral presentation
There must be evidence of several sources of information utilized to support the topic paper. Honors program rubrics are available for both the paper and the presentation.
Grading Scale/Distribution:
Grade / Points / Grading ScaleA / 4.00 / 93-100
A- / 3.67 / 90-92
B+ / 3.33 / 87-89
B / 3.00 / 83-86
B- / 2.67 / 80-82
C+ / 2.33 / 77-79
C / 2.00 / 73-76
C- / 1.67 / 70-72
D+ / 1.33 / 67-69
D / 1.00 / 63-66
D- / 0.67 / 62-60
F / 0.00 / below 60
U / 0.00
University Honor Code: Each and every student of the University will adhere to the following Honor Code:
“I will not knowingly engage in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of plagiarism during any academic work, course or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe violates the University’s Honor Code. I may, at my discretion, report it to the appropriate personnel.”
Student Honor Code: “I acknowledge that I have fully complied or will comply with all aspects of the University’s Honor Code in submitting this work.”
Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement, Article VIII-Academic Dishonesty:
Course Policies and Practices:
Attendance is one sign of a student’s commitment and professionalism to the honors program. Unexcused absences are not only disruptive to the professor, but to fellow students. If a class must be missed, contact the appropriate faculty person prior to or immediately following the class session.
Assignments will be completed in a timely fashion, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon between the honors student and the instructor. Late assignments show a lack of professionalism and will result in a lowering of the student’s assignment grade.
Participation is a must. It is through discussion, dialogue, debate and discourse that we find out who we are, how we relate to one another, what we believe, and what our place is in this global community
FinalExam Date: TBA
Special Services: If you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor and register with the Office of Disability Services () at least one week prior to a needed service so reasonable accommodations can be made.
Course and Instructor Evaluation: Each student is expected to complete the course and instructor evaluation which is sent electronically to the student by the Office of the Registrar. The electronic notification comes in the form of an e-mail from the UF Registrar’s Office with the following subject line: Online survey for the designated course (e.g., BIOL 102).
Last Date of Attendance Policy: TBA
Tentative Course Outline: TBA