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Innovations in Undergraduate Research and Honors Education: Proceedings of the Second Schreyer National Conference 2001
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The Role Of Libraries In Honors Thesis Research: A Library Credit Course As A Model For Thesis Research Support, Carol A. Wright
The Role Of Libraries In Honors Thesis Research: A Library Credit Course As A Model For Thesis Research Support, Carol A. Wright
Innovations in Undergraduate Research and Honors Education: Proceedings of the Second Schreyer National Conference 2001
The honors thesis is considered to be the capstone undergraduate academic experience. Beyond representing the culmination of course work, it can provide a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary mode. Moreover, it provides acculturation to the academic environment and the opportunity to participate in the scholarly communication process. At the undergraduate level, the significance of the acculturation process is equal to, or more important than, the final thesis product. In addition to mastering subject content, students must learn the fundamentals of designing and executing research. Honors theses share several important characteristics: mentorship, originality, acceptability (consistent with current practice in …
Meeting The Boyer Challenge: A Model For Team-Based, Student-Directed Undergraduate Research, Douglas F. Williams, Peter Sederberg, Stefka Eddins
Meeting The Boyer Challenge: A Model For Team-Based, Student-Directed Undergraduate Research, Douglas F. Williams, Peter Sederberg, Stefka Eddins
Innovations in Undergraduate Research and Honors Education: Proceedings of the Second Schreyer National Conference 2001
At most research universities, a major divide separates the world of the undergraduate student and the world of research. The standard model of undergraduate research is the apprenticeship model in which students are transported across this divide with little cognitive or practical preparation. Sinking or swimming, the student is then presented with a problem or project, shown the basics of how to solve the problem, and allowed to give it his/her best shot. This effort frequently takes place under the guidance of graduate students and/or .research associates who themselves have little cognitive or practical preparation for this role. This research …