Undergraduate Research Links and Resources

There is a wealth of resources available at VCU to help students and faculty as they plan and implement undergraduate research.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE LINKS:

• Undergraduate Research Toolkit: A Guide to VCU Library Resources for Research

• Council on Undergraduate Research: The National Organization Promoting Undergrad Research Opportunities

• Colonial Academic Alliance: The Colonial Academic Alliance develops, promotes and facilitates collaborative student research programs and resource sharing to enhance academic quality and institutional effectiveness throughout our member institutions.

• WebGURU: Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates: Information and Links to Reliable Electronic Resources on Undergraduate Research Experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• VCU University Career Center: Support for VCU students and recent alumni in the life-long career development process.

HOW TO CONSTRUCT A PRESENTATION POSTER

• VCU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Blog: Poster workshops are offered year round through UROP. Contact Herb Hill at hhill@vcu.edu to register.

• Creating Effective Poster Presentations: An effective poster
  This site demonstrates the process for creating an effective poster and helps presenters avoid common problems that obscure their messages.

• Designing Effective Posters
  One in a series of online tutorials intended to aid in effective scientific communication.

HOW TO PREPARE EFFECTIVE ORAL PRESENTATIONS

• Preparing an Oral Presentation
  One in a series of online tutorials intended to aid in effective scientific communication.

• Making Effective Oral Presentations
  Tips on developing an effective presentation, including strategy, structure, style, answering questions and using visual aids.

• Online Technical Writing: Oral presentations
  Guidelines on presenting technical writing in an oral format, typically in a standard face-to-face classroom setting.