Master of Science in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science
QARS 405-0
( Core Course ) Applied Research and Writing
This course immerses students in the research, writing, and presentation skills critical for professionals in the field of quality assurance and regulatory science. Course assignments include three key tasks: outlining standard operating procedures, writing responses to audits, and creating visual presentations of technical data. Students practice information gathering, data analysis, logical argument development, effective use of documentation, response diagrams, presentation designs, formal responses to the federal government, and informal communication. Students learn to evaluate the strengths and limitations of various research methods and how to select the best method for a given task. This course provides a foundation for writing academic papers and prepare students for the capstone project. Required for students beginning the program in fall 2008 or later. May be taken as an elective by students who began the program prior to fall 2008. Should be taken as one of the first three courses.Prerequisite: none. This class is a core requirement of both the MQARS and MCRRA degrees.
