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Tutorials & Testimonials 60 minutes to get started in Research

Presented By:. Tutorials & Testimonials 60 minutes to get started in Research. THESIS VOLUNTEERING. DIRECTED- STUDIES RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS. Agenda. Tutorial Scholarly Research O pportunities Benefits of Research Future possibilities Testimonials Bio -Michelle

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Tutorials & Testimonials 60 minutes to get started in Research

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  1. Presented By: Tutorials & Testimonials 60 minutes to get started in Research • THESIS • VOLUNTEERING • DIRECTED-STUDIES • RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS

  2. Agenda • Tutorial Scholarly Research Opportunities Benefits of Research Future possibilities • Testimonials Bio-Michelle Psych-Mitch Physics- Chem-Arthur Kin-Victoria Health -Sam • What Next? How to apply Forms Questions?

  3. Scholarly Research opportunities Volunteer Assistant Directed Studies Student Directed Studies/Directed Research(I&II) -0.5 400 level credit per semester Thesis student -Thesis/Honours Thesis/Honours Seminar -1.0 or 1.5 400 level credit Research Assistantship

  4. Benefits of Undergraduate research Gain lab experience Earn credits(Thesis and Directed Studies) Strengthen lab techniques Build references for future prospects Great way to gauge whether research is for you Good way to network Establish a great foundation for Graduate Schools

  5. Future Possibilities • Portfolio • Grants -NSERC (USRA) -FOSSA (Research Assistantship Scholarship) • Graduate School -Masters programs -Post-doctoral studies • Professional School -Medical Schools -Dentistry -Optometry -Pharmacy

  6. Testimonials Biology: Michelle Pios Psychology: Mitchell Brewer Physics: Chemistry: Arthur Situm Kinesiology: Victoria Hamilton Health: Samantha Fernandes

  7. Volunteer Assistant • Write an e-mail to the professor Including the following points: - Declare your interest in their research and in getting involved • A range of hours you’d like to contribute (i.e. 16 hours a month). • Your weekly schedule • Your possible future research involvement (i.e. planning to do a thesis) ** Follow this e-mail with a drop in 2. Just drop into the professors office hours and discuss face-to-face

  8. Directed study • Gather information about your department’s faculty’s interests. • Create a timetable with courses and extracurricular commitments • E-mail professor or drop in for office hours and: - Declare your interest in their research and in getting involved • Your previous courses (if applicable) • Your timetable • Your possible future research involvement (i.e. planning to do a thesis) ** Follow this e-mail with a drop in • Drop in to Inquire about being a directed study student • Fill out forms with professors for approval

  9. Thesis: 1.0 or 1.5, 400 level Credit Gather information about your department’s faculty’s interests. Talk to potential thesis supervisors about their research interests and style of supervision. Talk to students currently registered in a thesis course for their advice. Attend the Honours Thesis Poster Conference held each year during the last week of class of the winter term Secure a professor in your 3rd year that will supervise you Fill out form once a supervisor is secured

  10. Research assistant Most often students are currently working in the lab when applying for RA. Determine schedule for the term you would like to work Approach current or alternate supervisor about Research Assistance Secure position Apply for grants.(To be mentioned)

  11. Forms/Website • Thesis -www.wlu.ca  Click Faculties • Departments *Thesis forms may be found on a departmental base • Directed Study forms-www.wlu.ca • WLU website • Type in Directed studies form in search box • First link on results page

  12. Forms and websites • Research Assistantships NSERC(USRA)-www.nserc.ca Navigation through page Student and Fellows Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate Student Research Awards FOSSA-www.fossa.ca • Position Availability-www.researchoutreach.ca

  13. Academic Advisors • Advisors

  14. Admin Assistants

  15. Directed Studies Form • Type in Directed Studies in search box and form pops up • http://www.wlu.ca/forms/2073/directed_study.pdf

  16. Example of Thesis Application

  17. Find this package and much more on our website : www.researchoutreach.ca. • Tell your friends to come to out to our upcoming events. • Meet The Grads (November 21) • Beyond Undergrad (January)  • Career Night (February) • Course Info Night (March)

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