Introduction to Handwriting Research- Invitational
This research group is presented by Dr. Jane Yank PhD, who will be sending out the invitations for this group discussion. This group is currently by invitation.
Those interested in pursuing the designation of Master Certified Handwriting Analyst or MCHA indicating an advanced level of expertise are required to have a research project reviewed and recognized by Dr. Yank. Please contact Jane Yank PhD and refer to the certification pages on this website for mor information.
Introduction to Handwriting Research is a course that will outline the fundamentals of the research process, with specific application to aspects of handwriting that are of interest to those who attend (analysis, forensic work, development, and so on). The course consists of six meetings held on the last Tuesday of the month.
During these meetings, we will explore research principles in a user-friendly manner with discussions on how they apply to handwriting research (and life!). Following these six sessions, the group will create and implement a plan together for a research project of their choice. Students who wish to work separately on their own projects may do so, but if the group works together as a cohort, we will learn much from each other while reducing the time necessary to complete a project.
The course will involve very little math. If statistics are involved, they will be explained in a simple manner that will allow members to understand and describe them competently to others. The discussions during the presentations are valuable for understanding, so interested members would obtain the most benefit by attending the sessions live, although the presentations will be recorded for those who wish to review the material at another time.
