Drafting and Defending the ISP
Prepare students for the final drafting of their ISP paper and the oral defense of their research. Focus on constructing coherent arguments and responding to critical feedback.
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Prepare students for the final drafting of their ISP paper and the oral defense of their research. Focus on constructing coherent arguments and responding to critical feedback.
Key Questions
- How do we structure a coherent and persuasive academic paper?
- What are effective strategies for an oral defense?
- How do we respond to critical feedback on our research?
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