Students as Scholars: Integrating Independent Research into Undergraduate Education

Authors

  • Shannon Portillo George Mason University
  • Danielle Rudes George Mason University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/G8itlcp.3.2011.2039

Keywords:

research experiences for undergraduates, student writing, self-regulated study, critical thinking, evidence-based practices, experiential learning

Abstract

Undergraduate programs across the country are working to develop students as scholars, integrating independent scholarly experiences into traditional undergraduate classroom environments (see for example GMUââ¬â¢s QEP). However, there is little empirical work exploring how students adapt to their new role as scholars. How do students integrate research into their undergraduate classroom experience? Based on teaching experience, participant observation and preââ¬Â and postââ¬Âsemester survey data, we discuss the process of students as scholars. We focus on how students analyze the data they gather and integrate their research experience into their overall learning for the course.

Author Biographies

Shannon Portillo, George Mason University

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Criminology, Law and Society

Danielle Rudes, George Mason University

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Criminology, Law and Society

**2012 GMU Teaching Excellence Award**

Published

2011-10-03