Mentor's Questions on One Page
Mentor's Questions on One Page
Student Evaluation
Rate your confidence in your mentee:
- manage their time well.
- handle unforeseen circumstances.
- communicate effectively.
- work independently.
- work collaboratively.
- apply disciplinary knowledge/skills.
- sustain complex arguments.
- maintain ethical standards.
Possible Responses
- No Experience
- Not Confident
- Somewhat Confident
- Confident
- Very Confident
Program Evaluation
- Would you recommend UROP to others?
- Optional: What could UROP do differently to gain your recommendation?
- Optional: Additional comments about your experience with UROP?
Possible Responses
- No
- Yes
Learning Outcomes
Rate your confidence in your mentee:
for Research Projects
- My mentee understands relevant contemporary concepts in their field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, theories, etc.
- My mentee can make use of relevant primary research literature in their field of study (major)--e.g. journal articles--synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches.
- My mentee can identify a specific question for investigation based on the literature in their field of study (major).
- My mentee can design an experiment or theoretical test of a hypothesis, critically evaluating methods and materials.
- My mentee can organize and synthesize evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities.
- My mentee can state a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from project results.
- My mentee can relate results/conclusions to the "bigger picture" in their field of study (major), situating it appropriately with similar studies.
- My mentee can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of their project.
- My mentee can orally communicate the results of their project.
- My mentee can write a paper for publication with an understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
for Creative Projects
- My mentee understands relevant contemporary concepts in their field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, genres, oeuvres, media, etc.
- My mentee can make use of relevant theoretical, aesthetic, or creative traditions in their field of study (major), synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches. Ìý ÌýÌý
- My mentee can clearly state the objectives, point of curiosity, hypothesis/question, or guiding principles of their work. Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
- My mentee can design a project to accomplish specific objectives, evaluating methods and materials. Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
- My mentee can execute the creative process according to the professional standards in their field of study (major). ÌýÌý
- My mentee can analyze and interpret the significance of their work.
- My mentee can relate my work to the "bigger picture" in their field of study (major), situating it appropriately with other work of its kind.
- My mentee can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of their work. Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
- My mentee can orally communicate the significance of their work. Ìý Ìý
- My mentee can perform/exhibit my work according to the professional standards in their field of study (major), understanding the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
Possible Responses
- No Experience
- Not Confident
- Somewhat Confident
- Confident
- Very Confident
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Lightbulb Moment
Optional: Tell us about a "lightbulb moment" in which your scholar's path was illuminated and how your curiosity has directed your path to the research and/or creative work you do at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder?
Details
This prompt is part of UROP's Lightbulb Moment Storytelling Initiative, which invites the university community to reflect on the experiences that shaped their identities, mentors who inspired them, and all the twists-and-turns along the way.
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