This course is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to research thinking, methods, and communication in Natural Resources. It focuses on building essential skills for scientific and professional development such as:

• Scientific literature review and references
• Sampling, analysis and data reporting
• Thesis proposal
• Thesis writing
• Article writing
• Resume / CV / Business cards writing
• Power Point presentation
• Poster presentation
• Professional webpage development
• Extension presentation
• Scientific mentoring