How to Build a Student Scholarship Project

Authors

  • Bethany Usher George Mason University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/G8itlcp.2.2010.2066

Keywords:

research experiences for undergraduates, collaborative learning, experiential learning

Abstract

Many of us are used to collaborating at scholarly level with peers, but working with undergraduate students is a different experience. While students have tremendous potential, many of them also need more structure and support in a mentored research project. Undergraduate students benefit from having a supportive part of a larger project, as long they understand the value of their contribution and are engaged in scholarly conversation with a mentor. By working with students, mentors can get additional support on an on-going project or explore facets of their research that they would not have otherwise.

Author Biography

Bethany Usher, George Mason University

Center for Teaching and Faculty Excellence, Sociology & Anthropology

Published

2010-10-04