Video Series for Developing Research Projects

Explore our research videos to enhance your understanding and skills in undergraduate research. From introductory modules on the First-Year Scholars Program to in-depth guides on developing research questions, selecting methods, and navigating ethics, these videos are designed to support your journey as a researcher. Learn about writing abstracts, creating effective posters and oral presentations, and even mastering the research elevator pitch.

Whether you're starting out or refining your expertise, each video offers valuable insights to propel your research endeavors forward.

Introduction and Orientation 

In this section, you will be introduced to the world of research, how and why to get involve, what researchers do, and the ethics that guide research.

What is Undergraduate Research?
In this module, you will learn what undergraduate research is.

Overview of the Research Process
In this module, you will learn about the research process.

How to Get Started on Research
In this module, you will learn how to get started on a research project.

Ethics in Human Subjects Research
In this module, you will learn more about conducting ethical research with human subjects.

What Will You Do as an Undergraduate Researcher?
In this module, you will learn about what undergraduate researchers do.

 

Skill-building 

In this section you will build some skills that will be important through the research process such has how to develop a research question to locating sources.

Developing a Research Question
In this module, you will learn how to develop a testable research question.

Credibility of Sources
In this module, you will learn how to evaluate source credibility.

Hypotheses and Theories
In this module, you will learn the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.

Citation Styles
In this module, you will learn about the importance of citation styles.

Locating Sources
In this module, you will learn how to effectively find credible and relevant sources on your topic.

Selecting a Research Method
In this module, you will learn about the different research methods.

Delivery & Dissemination 

In this section, you will understand the methods of delivering and disseminating your research from writing an abstract to pitching your research to others.

Writing an Abstract
In this module, you will learn how to write an abstract for a conference or journal article.

Creating an Effective Oral Presentation
In this module, you will learn about how to create effective oral presentations, and how to best deliver an oral presentation.

Writing an Empirical Paper
In this module, you will learn about the sections of an empirical research paper.

The Research Elevator Pitch
In this module, you will learn what a research elevator pitch is, how to structure one, and best practices in delivery.

Creating an Effective Research Poster
In this module, you will learn how to create an effective research poster for a conference.

 

Program Overviews 

In this section, you will find videos that discuss a few of the programs the Office of Undergraduate Research provides for students to get involved and remain active research participants.

The First-Year Scholars Program
In this module, you will learn more about the First-Year Scholars Program.

The Senior Scholars Program
In this module, you will learn more about the Senior Scholars Program.

The Sophomore Scholars Program
In this module, you will learn more about the Sophomore  Scholars Program.

The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program
In this module, you will learn more about the VIP Program.

The Junior Scholars Program
In this module, you will learn more about the Junior Scholars Program.