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Research Rookies Meeting

Research Rookies Meeting. Monday, August 26, 2013 6:00pm-8:00pm FML Staff Lounge. Meeting Agenda. Portraits & group picture Housekeeping Update from Natalie Review proposal guidelines Small groups Break (5 minutes) Set up blogs & first blog post – ROOM 297. Housekeeping.

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Research Rookies Meeting

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  1. Research Rookies Meeting Monday, August 26, 2013 6:00pm-8:00pm FML Staff Lounge

  2. Meeting Agenda • Portraits & group picture • Housekeeping • Update from Natalie • Review proposal guidelines • Small groups • Break (5 minutes) • Set up blogs & first blog post – ROOM 297

  3. Housekeeping • Rachel’s cell phone #: 619-857-2418

  4. Housekeeping • Facebook: • NIU Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning • Twitter: • @ResearchRookies

  5. Housekeeping • Contacting Faculty: • Please do not contact faculty before talking to me • Be patient with the process • Talk to me or your peer leader ASAP with questions or concerns

  6. Update from Natalie • Natalie’s progress: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLB4G9-Nvzk

  7. Natalie’s Challenges • Background research • Do it ahead of time! • Languagebarriers

  8. Proposal Guidelines • Abstract • Project Description (Limit 3 pages) • Background & context • Statement of significance & impact • Statement of project objectives • Methods • Outcomes • Literature Cited • Timeline

  9. Abstract • 250 words or less • Brief overview of proposal • Should be written last

  10. Project Description • No more than 3 pages single-spaced • Times New Roman, 12pt. Font • 1” margins • Consult OSEEL, peer leader & mentor throughout the writing process

  11. Project Description • Background & Context • Discussion about research that has already been done in this area • Indicate why your research is filling any gaps/holes in present understanding of this area/field • Should have literature citations!

  12. Project Description • Statement of Significance & Impact • What is the significance of this research (i.e. Why do we care?)? • What does this research contribute to your field?

  13. Project Description • Statement of Project Objectives • Research question/hypothesis or creative concept that will be addressed • Can be bulleted list

  14. Project Description • Methods • The “How?” • Your general plan for executing proposed research • Should be clear and understandable

  15. Project Description • Outcomes • Expected results or final product for proposed research • Possible products are a report, publishable article, policy recommendation, a performance • Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day • Be specific

  16. Literature Cited • List of references that are cited in your proposal • Background & Context section • Use standard professional format • APA, MLA, Chicago Style

  17. Timeline • Weekly timeline of proposed activities • Include specific benchmarks to achieve • Timelines written in narrative form will not be accepted

  18. Small Groups • Reintroduce yourself to group • Say one thing you learned in your 1st two weeks of classes (does not have to be Research Rookies related) • Progress report • Schedule monthly activity (if you have not already done so)

  19. Break 5 minute break Head to Room 297

  20. Blogs • www.wordpress.com • Click on the “Get Started” button

  21. Blogs • Enter email address • Select username • You will use this to log in, so make it something memorable • Password • Blog address • You can use your name or something creative

  22. Blogs • Select “Create Blog” button

  23. Blogs • Activate blog via email

  24. Blogs • Blog title • What will be seen at the top of your blog • Tagline • Optional • Can be creative (but appropriate)

  25. Blogs • Choose a theme • Choose one quickly • You can play around with this later • Please note: some do cost money, but there are lots of free options • Customize theme (skip this step for now) • Share blog via facebook & twitter (skip for now)

  26. Blogs • Create your first post

  27. Blogs • 1-2 thoughtful paragraphs • 6-8 sentences per paragraph • Include picture, if possible • All content should represent RR program in appropriate manner

  28. Blog Prompt • Blog about your first impressions of the Research Rookies program • Talk your experience with finding a mentor. • If you are just beginning your mentor search, describe the process. • What are you excited about when meeting with potential faculty mentors? Nervous about?

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