WIU-QC Research & Scholarship Symposium (QCRSS) supporting scholarship and research activities on the WIU Quad Cities campus

Welcome to the WIU-QCRSS research network! The aim of this network is to help faculty at the Western Illinois University - Quad Cities campus connect with colleagues to develop research partnerships, to gain support, and to share research expertise and accomplishments. For a complete understanding of the goals and aims of the QCRSS, see the Purpose Statement.

1. Be an “idea starter” for interdisciplinary research and a place to develop partnerships within the WIU-QC faculty.
2. Serve as a “resource bank” for various areas of expertise as well as provide to the WIU-QC faculty/staff at large with an opportunity to serve as a “resource bank” participant.  This will include sharing expertise in methodologies and research areas.
3. Assist researchers with venues for publications and conference presentations.
4. Schedule presentations from guest speakers/outside experts in various research areas.
5. Provide a forum to practice a conference presentation or other scholarly talk before the actual presentation.
6. Act as readers for anyone in the research process or final stages of publication.  This includes providing oral critiques and/or written critiques, depending on what kind of feedback and time the writer(s) need.

• When people agree to read for each other, there will be reciprocity in the process.  In other words, if someone wants feedback from the group, he/she should be willing to give feedback to others as well.

• When critiques are given, members will provide constructive feedback, and when opinions are different, a respect for the diversity of opinion about a piece of writing shall be employed.  Critiques shall be offered on organization, general content, among other things; however differences of opinion or personal stances on the topic areas need to be acknowledged thoughtfully.