Becoming a Top Undergraduate Researcher
Once you have gotten your first internship, you need to know how to work your way up the ladder from an average student to the top 1%.
Regardless of where you begin, best practices of undergraduate researchers are...
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Attending lab meetings
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Asking to learn new skills or start new projects
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Attending conferences or seminars
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Reading relevant literature in the lab's research topic or methods
In order to keep track of your trajectory, consider these stepping stones:
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Managing the spreadsheets and equipment of the lab
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Scoring data
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Collecting data
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Data mining and management
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Data processing
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Data visualization
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Data analysis
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Literature review
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Presentations
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Scientific writing
The best programs for completing research are..
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Data mining and management: Python
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Data processing: MATLAB, Python, programs specific to your research lab
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Data visualization: RStudio, Microsoft Excel
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Data analysis: RStudio, Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Jamovi
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Literature review: Zotero, Notion, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Obsidian (note taking software)
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Presentations: Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides
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Scientific writing: Google Docs, Microsoft Word
