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Independent studies are designed to enable advanced students to investigate a specific topic of interest in greater depth than is possible in a traditional classroom environment. Student and faculty advisor must work together to provide direction for the independent study and to insure its success. This paper explores the role of both students and faculty advisors in developing independent studies. In addition, how to plan for independent studies and a step-by-step guide for directing them is proposed.
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Weber, D.R. Independent study: Direction is the key to success. Innov High Educ 13, 85–89 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00889742
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00889742