What qualifies as undergraduate research?

The Council for Undergraduate Research defines undergraduate research as “an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline.”

How do you support undergraduate research?

Low-Cost Strategies for Promoting Undergraduate Research at Research Universities

1. Campuswide Undergraduate Research Offices.
2. Mobilizing Volunteers.
3. Cost-Cutting at the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
4. Creating a Low-Cost Summer Research Institute and Fall Poster Forum.

How do I become a research participant?

How to participate in a research study

1. Use a clinical trial search tool to find a clinical trial in your area or online.
2. Talk about the study with your doctor(s)
3. Contact the researcher running the trial that sounds like the best match for you.
4. Learn about signing an informed consent form.

How do I start graduate research?

Introduce yourself and describe the area you’re interested in. Attend their research group meetings if they hold them regularly. Give them a copy of a research proposal if you have a good idea of what you want to work on, and ask for comments.

What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate research?

In the United States, undergraduate study refers to the time students spend earning a degree after completing their high school education. Graduate study in the U.S. refers to the time students spend pursuing another, higher degree after completing a bachelor’s degree.

How do I protect my undergraduate thesis?

Defending an Undergraduate Thesis

1. Establish Expectations. While you’re still writing your thesis, speak with the professor who’s teaching the thesis seminar about what to expect at your defense and about what the panel of professors expects from you.
2. Prepare the Presentation.
3. Anticipate Questions.
4. Monitor Your Attitude.

What are the 4 research approaches?

Differentiate between four kinds of research methods: surveys, field research, experiments, and secondary data analysis. Understand why different topics are better suited to different research approaches.

How can I get involved in research on campus?

Here are five things you can do to get started: 1. Leverage Free Campus Services Visit the Undergraduate Research Center (URC), located in the Student Community Center to learn how to get involved in research and about undergraduate research programs on campus. 2. Find a Faculty Sponsor

Who can apply to the reccs summer research program?

The RECCS Summer Research Program is open to all Colorado community college students. The program runs generally from June 1st – July 31st each year. We encourage applications from students who are members of a traditionally underrepresented group in the geosciences.

How important is research experience for Graduate School?

Norcross, J. C. (2014, January). Getting involved in research as an undergraduate: Nuts and bolts. Psychology Student Network. http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2014/01/research-undergraduate Research experience consistently emerges as a top criterion for admission into graduate school and for employment in competitive positions.

Where can I work as a researcher outside of University?

Work or volunteer for a researcher outside of your university — in a hospital, medical center, research institute, private industry or community-based organization, for example. Especially in large cities, researchers with major grants depend upon students for many elements of study management, data collection and statistical analyses.