ADS810: Research seminar

 This  research  seminar  is  a  semester-long  professional  development  seminar  during which  candidates  will  participate  in  seminars  where  prominent  researchers  from various disciplines  will  make  scholarly  presentations.  Candidates  are  expected  to reflect  and  react  to  the  research  information  presented  and  consider  personal  and professional  applications  of  the  research  information.  An  integral  component  of  this course  will  be  the  refinement  of  research  knowledge  and  reference  skills  of  each advanced  graduate  student, consequently,  the  Niagara  University  Library  Reference Department will play a significant role in this course. 

1. Prepare to do doctoral level research.
2. Introduce self to potential doctoral mentors.
3. Create a collegial climate for doctoral study.
4. Generate an enthusiasm to conduct individual doctoral level research.