Foundations in Research Skills
Issued by
University of Colorado Boulder
The Foundations in Research Skills micro-credential verifies the specific research skills accomplished during the RECCS undergraduate summer research experience. RECCS participants conduct field- or lab-based independent research over a nine-week period while working with a team of scientists. Students are matched with mentors and work in labs. They learn basic research, writing, and communication skills, and present research at a student science symposium.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete approximately 275 hours of research, during which participants conduct observations in the lab or field, use statistics to analyze data, calibrate instruments needed for measurement, read and analyze journal articles, conduct database searches, self-manage time effectively, identify net steps in research projects, problem solve, identify limitations of research methods and designs, and understand the theory and concepts guiding their research projects.
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Produce a scientific poster that describes the research project as evidence of the research skills they have gained.
Standards
URSSA is an online survey instrument for use in evaluating student outcomes of undergraduate research experiences in the sciences.
Critical Skills Necessary for the Development of Undergraduate Geoscience Students