Research is doing. But direction and feedback must steer undergraduate research for it to be productive and enjoyable. Undergraduates in the Geology program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) may pursue B.A. o
ren, director of MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. “There are a lot of supports, but at the end of the day a student needs to understand what they’re interested in, who's doing the work they’re interested in and what the steps are to participating in that research....
critical thinking, and communication skills — especially in their chosen field. It’s also the type of writing that professors do as they conduct their own research and publish papers as articles in scholarly
Before you can write a research paper, or begin your research, you may have to write a concept paper. A concept paper is a short academic paper that explains the research you plan to conduct. It covers your research goals, how you’ll carry out the research, how you’ll collect data, ...
If you've stumbled, consider being upfront about blemishes on your record. "Having grades of C or below in your transcript is not the kiss of death," says Amy Greenwald Foley, senior associate director of undergraduate admissions at theUniversity of Delaware. But "having grades of C or...
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But first things first about your path to study overseas– a lot of planning needs to go into a study abroad application. When should you study abroad? Can you afford it? Which country should you even choose, and how do you apply? Read on to learn how to study abroad. Table of ...
I’ve known advisers who recommend that their students do not publish before completing their degree; and I’ve known advisers who encourage students to publish, present and network as much as possible even before the dissertation is completed. The conflict is between an approach that sees a doc...
So, we all have a different focus and there’s no right or wrong. I think it really depends on what you feel is your purpose as a researcher in the big scheme of things. Adam Levy But let’s say you do want to publish a paper. How do you know when a set of experiments, ...
"If your GPA and test scores are really, really low, it probably isn’t going to make a big difference. But that line is a different line at every institution, so they should do their research." Wait to Apply With a Higher GPA and Test Scores You may choose to ap...