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The Office of Undergraduate Research in collaboration with the RAMP and McNair program, as well as The Burnett Honors College hosts a workshop series for students interested in research and for undergraduate students already engaged in research projects.

 

Getting Started - Undergraduate Research

Want to get involved in research? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research.

  • August 26, 2009 1pm-2:30pm; Student Union, Room 221A
  • August 27, 2009 6pm-7:30pm; Student Union, Room 221AB
  • September 1, 1pm - 2:30pm; Student Union, Room 221AB
  • September 2, Time TBA; Rosen Campus
  • November 17, 1:30pm-3pm; Student Union, Room 218CD

 

Writing a Grant Proposal

Acquire skills to put together a strong grant proposal to fund your research.

  • October 13, 2009 1:30pm - 3pm; Student Union, Room 221AB
  • October 14, 2009 1pm - 2:30pm; Student Union, Room 221AB

 

What Is Academic Publishing?

Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will introduce you to the basics and benefits of research and academic publishing.

  • October 28, 2009 1:30pm - 3pm; Student Union, Room 218CD
  • October 29, 2009 12pm - 1:30pm; Student Union, Room 221AB

 

How to Publish

Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you (re)shape your research into a publishable manuscript.

  • October 12, 2009 12:30pm - 1:30pm; BHC 130 (Honors in the Major students only)
  • November 3, 2009 1:30pm - 3pm; Student Union, Room 218CD
  • November 4, 2009 12pm - 1:30pm; Student Union, Room 218CD

 

Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences

Leave UCF for the summer. Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!

  • November 5, 2009 6pm-7:30pm; Student Union, 221AB
  • November 18, 2009 1pm-2:30pm; Student Union, 221AB

Finding Research Literature

Presented by the UCF Libraries, this workshop will give you the tools to write a strong literature review.

  • November 18, 2009 4pm - 5:30pm; UCF Main Library , 235C
  • November 19, 2009 3pm - 4:30pm; UCF Main Library , 235C

 

Writing an Abstract

Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research for a presentation.

  • Check back for Spring 2010 dates.

 

Preparing a Poster Presentation

This workshop will prepare you for a successful poster presentation.

  • Check back for Spring 2010 dates.

 

From Poster to Publication

Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you take a research poster and prepare the work for a manuscript submission to the UCF URJ.

  • Check back for Spring 2010 dates.

 

Preparing an Oral Presentation

Any undergraduate researcher who wants to improve their presentation skills is invited to attend this workshop.
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Tim Brown, assistant professor in the School of Communications.

  • Check back for Spring 2010 dates.