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This independent study research is designed to fulfill requirements of the Chemical Laboratory Technology program (ATS 200, ATS 205) and to prepare the student for work in a laboratory setting with an emphasis on Click here to enter text. . The student will be required to learn selected material covered in readings and lectures, master assignments in literature search relative to this project, complete field research activities as assigned, complete a final report on his/her research, and complete all other expected outcomes. The student will work independently, with some guidance from the research advisor, and is expected to complete all assignments by the scheduled due dates.

It is OTC policy that a permanently transcribed instructional activity in which one semester credit hour is awarded shall consist of a minimum of two thousand two hundred fifty (2,250) minutes, or 37.5 hours, of clinical, practicum, internship, studio, or equivalent experiences. This would include research experience. Therefore, 6 (six) credit hours will equate to 225 hours of experience throughout the semester in which the work is performed and completed (~14 hrs./week for a 16 week term; ~28 hrs./week for an 8 week term, such as summer).

Required Student Activities:

PART 1	Complete a research proposal/summary with stated hypothesis and expected methods for research. This is due one week after the research initiative begins (due on Click here to enter a date.). The research advisor must grant written approval of the proposal/summary BEFORE the actual research begins.

PART 2	Conduct a complete literature search of published articles and books relative to the research to be undertaken. The student will submit a “Literature Cited List” to the advisor by the end of the second week after the research initiative begins (due on Click here to enter a date.).

PART 3	Lab work and data collection for student’s project will be conducted in a timely manner, and weekly updates provided to the advisor are required. All lab/field work and data collecting will be completed by Click here to enter a date.

PART 4	Student’s final report must be completed and submitted to the advisor by Click here to enter a date.. This report shall be drafted in a manner similar to published journal articles.

PART 5	Student will present research findings as part of the Seminar course (ATS 205) to fellow students through the ATS 100-Introduction to Research course or other suitable venue by Click here to enter a date..

Student Researcher Rules:

Student will obey all laboratory safety rules while working in the labs at OTC, including using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, never working alone or unsupervised in the laboratory, and following all waste disposal procedures.

Where applicable, student agrees to abide by all local, state and federal laws involving collection of plant and animal species. Permission to access private property, collecting permits on government land, or any other approvals that are necessary must be adhered to.

Student agrees to abide by all rules that exist at laboratory or field sites.

Student may at times be working without the advisor at laboratory or field locations. The student must adhere to good safety practices at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, (lab setting) always wearing appropriate PPE in the lab, never working in the lab alone; (field work) avoidance of dangerous plants and animals, being properly dressed for field work, carrying appropriate supplies such as water, and notifying responsible persons as to the student’s locations and expected return times. Because the OTC faculty advisor will not always be present, the student must agree to hold Ozarks Technical Community College and the advisor harmless for any liability resulting from the activities and events in connection with this study.

Student must agree to speak to the advisor every week (in person, via email, or by phone) for an update and discussion of research progress.

It is understood that the student will submit and make a presentation of her/his research to the ATS 100 Introduction to Research course or other appropriate venue. The date of this presentation will be arranged by the student in conjunction with the advisor and ATS 100 instructor.

If any portion of the student’s research is published or becomes a part of a published document by the advisor, the student understands and accepts that the advisor will be the principal author, but that the student will be acknowledged in an appropriate way.

Failure to perform requested assignments, meet due dates, or maintain weekly contact with the advisor during the ATS-200 course period may constitute the student’s breach of this agreement, which may cause the student to be terminated from the supervised study initiative and/or affect the student’s final grade.

The above represents all matters of understanding and agreement relative to this research project.

Student Printed Name:

Student Signature:	Date:

By signing above, I certify I understand that failure to perform requested assignments, meet due dates, or maintain weekly contact with the advisor during the summer may constitute the student’s breach of this agreement, which may cause the student to be terminated from the supervised study initiative and/or affect the student’s final grade.

Research Advisor Signature:	Date:

Project Coordinator

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