Video Series for Developing Research Projects

Explore our research videos to enhance your understanding and skills in undergraduate research. From introductory modules on the First-Year Scholars Program to in-depth guides on developing research questions, selecting methods, and navigating ethics, these videos are designed to support your journey as a researcher. Learn about writing abstracts, creating effective posters and oral presentations, and even mastering the research elevator pitch.

Whether you're starting out or refining your expertise, each video offers valuable insights to propel your research endeavors forward.

Research Videos

 

Image of video one - The First-Year Scholars Program

The First-Year Scholars Program
In this module, you will learn more about the First-Year Scholars Program. (8 min).

Image of Video two - hat is Undergraduate Research and What are the Benefits?

What is Undergraduate Research and What are the Benefits?
In this module, you will learn what undergraduate research is. (11 min).

Image of video three - How to Get Started on Research

How to Get Started on Research
In this module, you will learn how to get started on a research project. (12 min).

Image of video four - What Will You Do as an Undergraduate Researcher
What Will You Do as an Undergraduate Researcher?
In this module, you will learn more about what undergraduate researchers do in different disciplines (18 min).

Image of video five - Overview of the Research Process
Overview of the Research Process
In this module, you will learn about the research process, including key features of research and the general steps in conducting research (11 min).

Image of video six - Hypotheses and Theories
Hypotheses and Theories
In this module, you will learn the difference between a hypothesis and a theory and how to effectively write a hypothesis (12 min).

Image of video seven - Locating Sources
Locating Sources
In this module, you will learn how to effectively find credible and relevant sources on your topic (23 min).

Image of video eight - Developing a Research Question
Developing a Research Question
In this module, you will learn how to develop a testable research question (12 min).

Image of video nine - Selecting a Research Method
Selecting a Research Method
In this module, you will learn about the differences between different research methods and the circumstances under which you would use each method (25 min).

Image of video ten - Ethics in Human Subjects Research
Ethics in Human Subjects Research
In this module, you will learn more about how to conduct ethical research with human subjects and navigate the Institutional Review Board (16 min).

Image of video eleven - Writing an Abstract
Writing an Abstract
In this module, you will learn how to write an abstract for a conference or journal article (12 min).

Image of video twelve - Writing an Empirical Paper
Writing an Empirical Paper
In this module, you will learn about the sections of an empirical research paper and tips on how to write the paper (26 min).

Image of video thirteen - Creating an Effective Research Poster
Creating an Effective Research Poster
In this module, you will learn how to create an effective research poster for a conference (19 min).

Image of video fourteen - Creating an Effective Oral Presentation
Creating an Effective Oral Presentation
In this module, you will learn about how to create effective oral presentations, including how to structure the presentation, how to create effective slides to accompany your presentation, and how to best deliver an oral presentation (36 min).

Image of video fifteen - The Research Elevator Pitch
The Research Elevator Pitch
In this module, you will learn what a research elevator pitch is, how to structure one, and best practices in delivery (20 min).