Undergraduate Research
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Created by Linda Reinen, Pomona College
How do I include Student Research in my class? (essential features)
"The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing." - Isaac Asimov
What is Student Research?
Discovery! Student research is "an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline." This definition from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) emphasizes... What is Student Research? (a detailed definition)Why do Student Research?
Conducting research engages student interest and provides opportunities for them to participate in active learning in the classroom—factors which promote student motivation and enhanced learning... Why include Student Research in my class? (findings of recent pedagogical studies)How do I include Student Research in my class?
Research projects can be of various styles and lengths—from a short exercise completed during a single class period to a multi-week project.How do I include Student Research in my class? (essential features)
