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Recurring Summer Workshops for Undergraduates

The Office of Undergraduate Research offers a summer workshop series specifically designed to cover the foundational needs of any summer research program. These workshops will be held on Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m. in Williams Hall Room 2215, with topics remaining consistent from summer to summer so that you can plan around them. See table below for details on each weekly workshop.

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Workshop Name	Date	Topics Discussed
How to Write a Research Paper	6/2	Learn the major sections of a research paper; compare and contract authorship qualifications; identify writing resources; connect communication and time & data management strategies to writing
How to Create a Research Poster	6/9	Identify the key components of an effective poster; learn common mistakes in creating research posters; draft a research poster & abstract
Responsible Conduct of Research (part 1)	6/16	Learn about RCR and why it’s important; identify the major topics within RCR; describe ethical decision making; compare and contrast options when provided an ethical research dilemma; discover RCR resources available for researchers
Responsible Conduct of Research (part 2)	6/23	Continuation of RCR part 1 (see above) Note: Both parts must be attended in order to earn RCR training credit.
Best Practices in Leadership	6/30	Components of a healthy work environment; methods to motivate teammates and promote belonging; conflict resolution; resources for continued self-improvement
Applying for Scholarships and Fellowships	7/7	Learn the major steps in the application process; identify reviewers’ objectives; key components of an effective application; draft a personal statement for a scholarship
Applying to Graduate School	7/14	Learn about the application process; compare and contrast key factors affecting where to apply; components of an effective application; draft a personal statement for graduate school
Graduate Student Panel	7/21	Learn about the graduate school experience; identify solutions to potential challenges relating to applying to and/or succeeding in graduate school; the impact of graduate school on their individual career goals

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