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
The First-Year Scholars Program In this module, you will learn more about the First-Year Scholars Program. (8 min).
What is Undergraduate Research and What are the Benefits? In this module, you will learn what undergraduate research is. (11 min).
How to Get Started on Research In this module, you will learn how to get started on a research project. (12 min).
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).
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).
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).
Locating Sources In this module, you will learn how to effectively find credible and relevant sources
on your topic (23 min).
Developing a Research Question In this module, you will learn how to develop a testable research question (12 min).
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).
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).
Writing an Abstract In this module, you will learn how to write an abstract for a conference or journal
article (12 min).
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).
Creating an Effective Research Poster In this module, you will learn how to create an effective research poster for a conference
(19 min).
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).
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).
Citation Styles In this module, you will learn about what citation styles are, why they are important,
and how to find information about writing effectively in a particular citation style
(11 min).
Credibility of Sources In this module, you will learn how to evaluate source credibility (15 min).
