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Project Report

  • Final Project Title
  • Did your project go according to plan?
  • Optional: Explain why your project diverted from your plans.
  • On average, approximately how many hours per week did you work on your project?
  • Optional: Attach a final report (of any length) or presentation (poster or other format) on your project results formatted according to the conventions in your field of study (major) and/or a reflective narrative about your experience working on the project.
  • Optional: Share a photo of you involved in project activities.
Possible Responses
  • Report (of any length)
  • Presentation (poster, slides, etc.)
  • Reflective Essay (of any length)

Personal Reflection

Working on this project with my mentor...

  1. contributed to my professional development.
  2. contributed to my personal development.
  3. made good use of my time.
  4. refined my goals and clarified my career path.
  5. increased my self-confidence.
  • Optional: What was the most valuable part of your experience working on this project?
Possible Responses
  • No
  • Maybe
  • Yes

Learning Outcomes

Rate your confidence (before and after):

Prompts for Research Projects

  1. I understand relevant contemporary concepts in my field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, theories, etc.
  2. I can make use of relevant primary research literature in my field of study (major)--e.g. journal articles--synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches.
  3. I can identify a specific question for investigation based on the literature in my field of study (major).
  4. I can design an experiment or theoretical test of a hypothesis, critically evaluating methods and materials.
  5. I can organize and synthesize evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities.
  6. I can state a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from project results.
  7. I can relate results/conclusions to the "bigger picture" in my field of study (major), situating it appropriately with similar studies.
  8. I can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of my project.
  9. I can orally communicate the results of my project.
  10. I 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.

Prompts for Creative Projects

  1. I understand relevant contemporary concepts in my field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, genres, oeuvres, media, etc.
  2. I can make use of relevant theoretical, aesthetic, or creative traditions in my field of study (major), synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches. Ìý ÌýÌý
  3. I can clearly state the objectives, point of curiosity, hypothesis/question, or guiding principles of my work.
  4. I can design a project to accomplish specific objectives, evaluating methods and materials.
  5. I can execute the creative process according to the professional standards in my field of study (major).
  6. I can analyze and interpret the significance of my work.
  7. I can relate my work to the "bigger picture" in my field of study (major), situating it appropriately with other work of its kind.
  8. I can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of my work.
  9. I can orally communicate the significance of my work.
  10. I can perform/exhibit my work according to the professional standards in my 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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Self-Efficacy

Rate your confidence (before and after):

  1. manage my time well.
  2. handle unforeseen circumstances.
  3. communicate effectively.
  4. work independently.
  5. work collaboratively.
  6. apply disciplinary knowledge/skills.
  7. sustain complex arguments.
  8. maintain ethical standards.
Possible Responses
  • No Experience
  • Not Confident
  • Somewhat Confident
  • Confident
  • Very Confident

Mentor Evaluation

Rate the following qualities:

  1. Communicated clearly
  2. Explained expectations fully
  3. Provided opportunities for input
  4. Was available for questions
  5. Supported your professional development
  6. Was approachable and friendly
  • Optional: What was the most valuable part of working with your mentor/additional supervisor?
  • Would you recommend your mentor/additional supervisor to others?
  • Optional: What could your mentor/additional supervisor do differently to gain your recommendation?
Possible Responses
  • Poor
  • Fair
  • Good
  • Very Good
  • Excellent

Program Evaluation

  • Would you recommend UROP to others?
  • Optional: What advice would you give your undergraduate peers considering undergraduate research and/or creative projects?
  • Optional: What could UROP do differently to gain your recommendation?
  • Was UROP funding sufficient to complete your project?
  • Was UROP funding fair compensation for your time/level of work?
  • Optional: Additional comments about your experience with UROP?
Possible Responses
  • No
  • Yes

Lightbulb Moment

Optional: Tell us about a "lightbulb moment" in which you decided to pursue the research and/or creative work you are doing now and how your curiosity has directed your path along the way.

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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