MODULES
The content for this course is organized in modules. We have four types of modules: information, skill, attribute, and FAQ ("frequently asked questions"). Each module includes one or more of the following elements: list of specific learning outcomes, motivation for the module topic, information about the topic in text, slides, and/or video, description of an activity, link to a related assignment, a set of questions for students to test their knowledge, a list of links to additional resources on the topic.
INFORMATION MODULES
Information modules describe things that most seasoned CSE researchers know about but are not in any text book.
SKILL MODULES
Skill modules give a tutorial about general skills that can be useful when you get involved in research.
ATTRIBUTE MODULES
Attribute modules motivate the importance of certain attributes, mindsets, and habits that can help students succeed in research, and discuss how to develop them.
Good communication (W8)
Creativity (W9)
Drive, hard-work
Strong work ethics, reliability
FAQ MODULES
FAQ modules try to answer common questions about topics that would otherwise not fit into other modules.
How do I decide between different research topics?
How do I choose a good research question?
How can I impress my research supervisor?
How should I prepare for a research meeting?
What technical skills are most useful for research?
Acknowledgement: The course materials are inspired by similar courses designed for undergraduate researchers or beginning graduate researchers at various institutions--UCSD, UT Austin, Northeastern, UW Allen School, Georgia Tech (links TBA).