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| WHAT
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Undergraduate
Research is "any research effort undertaken by the undergraduate
student that advances the knowledge of the student in an academic
discipline and leads to new scholarly insights or the creation
of new works that add to the wealth of the discipline."
works that add tadd to the wealth of the discipline." |
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| WHY
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH? |
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There is no better way to prepare
for work or graduate study in the sciences than to participate
in an undergraduate research program.
- The experience will increase your appreciation of the scientific
method and enhance your awareness of the usefulness of scientific
journal articles.
- If you are considering a career in research, it will help
you decide whether or not you enjoy research and also help you
determine your research interests.
- It also helps you build a "portfolio" to showcase
your abilities and experience.
- Exit interviews of graduates consistently show that those
students who were involved in research rate it as one of the
top academic experiences that they have had.
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10 PLACES EMPLOYERS FIND NEW HIRES |
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1.Company’s internship/research
program
2.Company’s co-op program
3.On-campus interviews
4.Employee referrals5.Career/job fairs6.Faculty contacts
7.Internet job postings (own site)
8.Job postings to career center (printed)
9.Student organizations/clubs
10.Internet job posts (career center web sites) |
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BENEFITS
OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH:
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eet other students who have the same interests
as you and faculty members
who
will help you clarify your academic and career interests and
goals.
nhance
critical skills in communication, independent thinking, creativity
and problem solving.
et up new ideas with the help of other students and develop
a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a faculty member.
cquire knowledge in your academic discipline and apply that
knowledge to real world problems.
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| INVESTING
IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO: |
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1. Explore career alternatives and
choices
2. Test your chosen field
3. Gain practical work experience related to your major
4. Develop both technical and career related skills
5. Build your first network of professional contacts
6. Develop self-confidence and professional credibility
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| WHEN SHOULD
I PARTICIPATE IN AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM? |
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As a Community College student, you should try to participate
in an Undergraduate Research Program before transferring and/or
graduating so that you can list your undergraduate research
experience on both your four-year University application as
well as your resume.
It is beneficial to have completed some of your major courses
so that you can apply your knowledge to the research experience.
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| CRITERIA
FOR SELECTING QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS |
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You
will most likely gain the most from a program that is directly
related to your major or identified career of interest.
Consider research that best suits your personal interests; for
example: topics that stimulate your mind or motivate you; topics
that you discuss with your friends, fellow students, or colleagues.
Make sure your learning objectives are discussed and supported
by your supervisor.
Make sure that you will be provided with feedback on your performance.
It is important that you have the length of your commitment
clearly defined.
Consider the time you have available. Some topics require extra
time to research and needs lengthy preparation.
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| WHAT TO
DO WHILE YOU ARE IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM |
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During your internship/research program:
2. Keep accurate records of your time
3. Develop a portfolio with your work samples
4. Collect business cards from people you work closely with
(remember,
this is a great networking opportunity)
5. Paid or not paid, you can earn college units through your
internship/program.
Just
enroll in Work Experience (WRKEX)
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