WEEK 1 (Sept 30)

Information: About this course

FAQ: Why should I do undergraduate research?

Information: What is research?

Skill: How to find research papers

Attributes: What are attributes of a successful researcher?

Assignment 1: Find a paper

Self-assessment for week 1

WEEK 2 (Oct 7)

Information: What is CSE? What are subfields of CSE?

Information: The research process, ecosystem, stakeholders, and incentives

FAQ: How do I choose a research subfield?

Attributes: Independence, resourcefulness, self-motivation

Skill: How to manage time

Assignment 2: Practice time management

Self assessment for week 2

WEEK 3 (Oct 14)

Information: What is a paper? What is peer-review?

Skill: How to read a paper

Information: Research methods and contributions in CSE

Assignment 3: Read a paper

Self assessment for week 3

WEEK 4 (Oct 21)

Information: Research career paths

Information: Undergraduate research opportunities

FAQ: How can I get started in research in the Allen School?

Attribute: Good communication

Skill: Academic writing style

Assignment 4: Noticing academic writing style

Self assessment for week 4

WEEK  5 (Oct 28)

Information: Forms of research communication

Attribute: Curiosity, inquisitiveness, critical thinking

Skill: How to ask good questions

Assignment 5: Asking good questions

Self assessment for week 5

WEEK 6 (Nov 4)

Undergraduate researcher panel

Panelists:

• Reese Fairchild

• Raghavi Putluri

• Shreya Shaji

• Robert Luiten

Assignment 6: Find connections

Self assessment for week 6

WEEK 7 (Nov 11)

Information: Summer research opportunities for undergrads

Skill: Academic writing

Assignment 7: Practice writing a statement

Self assessment for week 7

WEEK 8 (Nov 18)

Attribute: Creativity

Skill: How to format a paper

Assignment 8: Practice using Overleaf

Self assessment for week 8

WEEK 9 (Nov 25)

Attribute: Commitment, resilience, perseverance

FAQ: How should I contact a professor?

Skill: How to teach yourself something

FAQ: What skills are most useful for getting into research?

FAQ: When/how should I ask for help from a mentor while working on research?

Assignment 9: Teach yourself something

Self assessment for week 9