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• A good research project comes from a question that you have formed based upon a personal curiosity. If you don't have any interest in the project, DON'T DO IT!
• You must have the means to do proper testing. (For instance, you must be able to build or acquire the necessary equipment you need to test the hypothesis formed from your research question).
• You must have the ability to properly analyze the results. (You must be able to perform the statistics that give your research validity. The level of statistics used will depend on your level of understanding. Don't put the result of a statistical analysis in your research paper if you can’t thoroughly explain it to someone else.)
• You must carefully follow all of the steps that will lead you to good, solid reproducible results. This includes clear and concise documentation of your project. KEEP A NOTEBOOK!
• Good projects require a hands-on approach. The project should not be based entirely on a library search.
• Sometimes results do not turn out as expected. Remember there is no right or wrong answer. Some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries have been because experimental results were not as expected. A hypothesis that can’t be accepted is not a scientific failure!
• A good research project must be shared. Prepare a well-written scientific paper and oral presentation to tell others about your research.
• Good scientific research is an active process. THIS REQUIRES CRITICAL THINKING! GOOD SCIENTISTS ENGAGE THEIR BRAIN

Check out this great writing guide from the Journal of Young Investigators

JYI's Guide to Writing Scientific Manuscripts

This 45-page guide details how to write a scientific manuscript, with an in-depth look at different sections and examples of correct word usage, common mistakes, and general standards. This guide will help teach undergraduates the basics of scientific writing.

The PowerPoint seminar goes hand-in-hand with the Guide to Science Writing and will aid you in teaching your undergraduates how to prepare a scientific manuscript.

• Guide to Science Writing.pdf
• Writing Scientific Manuscripts Presentation.ppt

This page last updated 08/03/2011