Research into a particular topic by a student, under direction of a professor, generally for class credit.
Questions tagged [independent-study]
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How do I approach professors for reading courses?
I am studying mathematics in a UK institution and it is not as common (or not common at all) for undergrads to do reading courses with professors as it is in the US. I would like to ask what would be a "good" way (sorry for the lack of adjectives to…
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How not to get drowned in details and questions?
Hi I am a perfectionist electrical and electronics student who struggles with studying because I cannot focus on the subject or context as I cannot let go of the questions or details that trouble me. I always feel like I must be an expert regarding…
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Is it accetable to request independent-study for graduate courses which are cancelled?
I am enrolled in a new hybrid Business/Mathematics graduate program at a small liberal arts college in the Pacific NW. Since last fall, I have completed 6 of the 12 courses required to obtain my MSc. These were mostly business courses. Now I am at…
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How to make the most out of a one-on-one reading course with a faculty member?
I am currently at the end my undergraduate / beginning of my graduate degree in pure mathematics.
Next term, I am going to take a reading course with a faculty member in some topic that I am interested in.
I see this as an amazing opportunity, but…
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How to approach a professor for an independent study course?
I'm a first year masters student and I want to do an independent study with a professor, because I find some of the first year graduate level courses too easy (I got permission from my concentration advisor to do an independent study). How do I…
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How can I convince my instructor to allow me to self-study?
Last month, I took an extra Chemistry class and since then I had to attend the extra classes after my college ends. But However, I have already self-studied advanced chemistry by myself and For me, The Chemistry Class I am taking is a waste of time…
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Looking for advice about whether I should stay in my current lab
I'm a first year master's student, and I joined a robotics research lab at my university about 3 months ago as an independent-study student. Since then, I've been working mostly with a 2nd year phd student in the lab, but I haven't had much…
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how to do scientific research?
yes.I am a graduate student but i don't know how to do scientific research.My speed of scientific research is slower.I really need others to help me.Can you give me some advice or methods? I really want to how i can open my research.Thank you for…
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How to use "Study with me Live Videos"
i see the popularity of study with me videos in on a rise at a rapid pace.
Could someone please tell me how to use those videos?
thanks
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What is the nature of a study?
If one is asked to elaborate the nature of a study, like, for example, political science, or political theory, sociology, or a study on any other subject, what should he/she elaborate on? What should a report or an essay on the nature of a study…
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