Entering Research

Chapter 1: The Entering Research FrameworkChapter 2: Active Learning: Facilitating, Not TeachingFacilitator Roles Facilitating Groups Handling Facilitation ChallengesChapter 3: Building a Trainee Curriculum Using Backward DesignCustom CurriculaComplete CurriculaComplete Curriculum #1 10-Week Summer Research Program for Undergraduate StudentsComplete Curriculum #2 15-Week Seminar for Novice Undergraduate StudentsComplete Curriculum #3 15-Week Seminar for Intermediate Undergraduate StudentsComplete Curriculum #4 15-Week Seminar for Novice Graduate StudentsChapter 4: Strategies and Tools for Assessing Trainee Learning and Evaluating ImplementationsDesigning an Assessment and Evaluation PlanChoosing Assessment and Evaluation ToolsRubric IndexPost-Activity Mini-ReflectionEntering Research Implementation Evaluation SurveyEntering Research Learning Assessment (ERLA) SurveysChapter 5: The Entering Research ActivitiesSummary of Entering Research ActivitiesIntroductory ActivitiesConstructive and Destructive Group BehaviorsSetting the Stage for Inclusive DiscussionsAddressing ConflictAligning Mentor and Trainee ExpectationsArticle Organization, Comprehension, and Recall 96 Case Study: AuthorshipCase Study: Awkward MentorBarriers to Effective CommunicationBias Literacy: Fair Play Video GameChallenges Facing Diverse TeamsCommunicating Research Findings 1: Poster Presentations Communicating Research Findings 2: Oral PresentationsCommunicating Research Findings 3: Developing Your Presentation Communicating Research to the General PublicCoping EfficacyCounter-StorytellingCase Study: Credit Where Credit Is DueDeveloping a Curriculum Vitae Discussion of the Nature of ScienceDiscussion with Experienced Undergraduate ResearchersDiversity in STEM Elevator SentencesEstablishing Your Ideal Thesis CommitteeEthics Case: Discussion with MentorFinding a Research MentorFinding Potential Research Rotation Groups and MentorsFostering Your Own Research Self-EfficacyCase Study: FrustratedFunding Your ResearchGeneral Public AbstractImportance of Reading in Graduate SchoolInterviewing for Graduate SchoolCase Study: Keeping the DataLetter of Recommendation Mentor Biography Mentor Interview about Making Research Posters Messages Sent and Received Mini-Case Studies: Sticky Situations Mini-Grant Proposal My Mentoring and Support Network Networking 1: Introduction to Networking Networking 2: What Should Your Network Look Like? Networking 3: Your Brand Networking 4: Planning for Networking Opportunities and Engaging in Purposeful InteractionsCase Study: Overwhelmed Personal Statement Prioritizing Research Mentor Roles Privilege and White Fragility Professional Development Plans Reflecting on Your Mentoring Relationship Research Articles 1: Introduction Research Articles 2: Guided Reading Research Articles 3: Practical Reading Strategies 366 Research Careers: The Informational Interview Research Documentation: Can You Decipher This? Research Documentation Process Research Experience Reflections 1: Entering Research? Research Experience Reflections 2: Reflection Exercise Research Experience Reflections 3: Research Experience Exit Interview Research Group Diagram Research Group Funding Research Rotation Evaluation Research Writing 1: Background Information and Hypothesis or Research Question Research Writing 2: Research Project Outline and Abstract Research Writing 3: Project Design Research Writing 4: Research Literature Review and Publishing Process Research Writing 5: The Peer-Review Process Research Writing 6: Research Proposal Research Writing 7: Research Paper Case Study: Responding to Feedback Safety Training Checklist Science and Society Science Literacy Test Science or Pseudoscience? Searching Online Databases Case Study: Selection of Data Steps to Researcher Independence Stereotype Threat Summer Undergraduate Research Programs The Next Step in Your Career The Power of Social Persuasion Case Study: The Sharing of Research Materials Three Mentors Three-Minute Research Story Tips for Technical Writers Truth and Consequences Article Undergraduate Thesis 1: Components of an Undergraduate Research Thesis 540 Undergraduate Thesis 2: Thesis Writing Discussion Panel Undergraduate Thesis 3: Developing a Thesis Writing Plan Universalism in STEM: Case Study and Analysis Visiting Peer Research Groups What Happens to Research Results? Case Study: "Whatever you do, don't join our lab." Why Diversity Matters in STEM Research Your Research Group's Focus