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\u00a0This is the site that we will \u00a0use throughout SISU-206 and 306 (and beyond) to discuss research methodology, your own research, and more. \u00a0You should all have received login\/password information and instructions for setting up your own personal sites during the week of June 29. \u00a0I see that several of you have also started setting up your sites&#8211;that is great! \u00a0If you haven&#8217;t already logged in and started setting up your own site, I&#8217;d recommend doing so soon. \u00a0This is an easy summer project to get you ready for the coming year, and it is also pretty fun! \u00a0If you need any help, please be sure to check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/olsonscholars\/help\/\">Help &amp; Support<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>I will be in touch via email and via this site over the summer as we prepare for the coming academic year. \u00a0To get us started thinking about research, I&#8217;ll be posting some summer reading suggestions from Dean Jackson, Dr. Field, Dr. Shinko, and me, in the next couple of days. \u00a0Everything we do over the summer is optional, but a bit of reading and discussion (on this site) will help keep your mind engaged and prepared for the coming year and for your own research journey. \u00a0Check back soon for more on this site!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings 2015-2016 Olson Scholars! 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