Beginning your Research Project Workshop

Directions:

This workshop consists of a self-paced slide show, tasks for you to complete, as well as links and basic information below. The slides are available in Keynote and PDFs (PDFs are accessible for screen readers). These slides are plain and designed to download fast and simply provide you with information you need for this course. You must submit the required materials here AND participate in the physical class workshop for credit.

Review the material and watch the video below, download the slides, complete the task, submit via Canvas, participate the physical class meeting

Make sure to participate in the Week 3 Workshop/Process Discussion on this workshop

Keynote: Begin_project_workshop_151i_hybrid_2015.key Download Begin_project_workshop_151i_hybrid_2015.key

PDF: Begin_project_workshop_151i_hybrid_2015.pdf Download Begin_project_workshop_151i_hybrid_2015.pdf

Link Links to an external site.Developing a Research Question video from UBC

Every project starts somewhere. This workshop will guide you through choosing a research topic, the basics of setting up your research project, and will help you to prepare for the more advanced workshops.

Does the idea of choosing your own topic freak you out or are you feeling particularly overwhelmed at this point? Then check out these low-mileage "pre-owned" project ideas >>> Plug And Play Projects

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To get credit for this workshop you must:

1. Review the research assignment.
2. Upload your 3 ideas for topics you may want to explore for the research assignment.
3. Come to class to discuss your project options.