The URS Seminar Grade
URS Seminars in general, explore the research enterprise and the university experience. These small group sessions are designed to address research related topics of interest to students in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. These meetings will allow scholars to share their experiences, voice their concerns and opinions, explore research ethics and give each other support and feedback.
Grading and Participation
The seminar is worth 25% of your final grade and it is an essential piece of your URS experience. Attendance and participation are mandatory. Being present, alert and interested is an important part of your seminar grade but you are also required to:
- Meet individually with the URS Director at least once early in the semester.
- Keep a research journal.
- Present your research at the end of the semester.
- Submit a one-page research summary.
- Complete short reading assignments.
Try to take advantage of the numerous ways you can contribute to the seminar like reading aloud, commenting on something that a classmate has said, or bringing in something to share that's related to research on this campus or worldwide ie. a newspaper article.
Some General Expectations
- Treat your
Undergraduate Research Fellow and your peers with respect.
- Keep up to
date on all assignments - writing and/or reading.
- Show up prepared and
on time for seminar.
- Give at least one-week notice about conflicts -
ie. religious holidays, sports events.
- Keep us informed about problems
in your research.
- Keep an open mind and have fun!