- Title: Science Research Project
- Category: 3rd to 12th Grade
Course Introduction
Summer online research program designed for exceptional high school students ready to start their research journey of discovery with high-profile scholars. Students work one-on-one with an expert research mentor and a student coach to refine their interest in an academic subject. Students will develop a college-level research project (most often a 20–25 page research paper) and have the opportunity to get letters of recommendation.
Class Structure
- Fundamentals of Research and Planning
- Learn various research approaches and methodologies.
- Complete online modules with lectures and assignments.
- Understand basic data analysis tools and identify powerful databases.
- Develop a flexible project schedule with 1:1 student coach.
- Meet with a research mentor to discuss the project plan.
- Conduct a literature review on interesting topics.
- Refine the research question and get advice on the stages of conducting research.
- One-on-one meetings with student coach and mentorship on time management.
- Receive actionable and constructive feedback and guidance at every step.
- Support in the writing process via virtual writing session.
- Complete the initial draft of the research project.
- Gain insights on publication opportunities and understand the publication process and strategy.
- Proofreading and editing support and creating the final draft.