Goals & Timeline
Sophomore Year
Goals
Begin identifying a research project
Work with Faculty Director to find a mentor
Learn about Undergraduate Research Awards
Deliverables
Meet with Faculty Director to discuss possible topics and mentors
Junior Year
Goals
Work with mentor to start defining topic and doing background reading
Begin to develop a research question and methods
Figure out where your data/sources will come from
Apply for an Undergraduate Research Award
Deliverables
November: Develop and submit a research topic statement; identify your mentor
February: Submit a preliminary bibliography
March: Apply for Undergraduate Research Award
Senior Year
Goals
Complete your research
Produce your final product
Present your research at the symposium
Deliverables
October: Submit a refined research topic statement and confirm mentor
February: Submit a title and abstract
March: Practice night
April: Global Scholars Symposium
For more information, please email mmward@ku.edu.