An advanced writing-intensive, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Student and Faculty advisor will prepare a written proposal that outlines: questions to be pursued, methods of investigation, students qualifications to conduct the research, nature of finished written product (e.g. case study, position paper, extended lab report). Proposal must be approved by major faculty and dept. chair prior to students registration for SML 696W. All SML 696W projects must include Some forms of informal, ungraded writing such as a journal, reading summaries, draft chapters, or invention activities. Regular writing interaction between student and faculty adviser (i.e. at least weekly or biweekly), to include written feedback from the adviser. A finished product that is polished via revision. Faculty sponsors and students should consult the resources and guidelines of the UNH Writing Program.