OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.