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.

SUBMIT YOUR POSTER FILE FOR PRINTING

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program may be able to assist you with printing your research poster if you have been accepted to present your research at a national conference or symposium. For more information contact Herb Hill at hhill@vcu.edu.

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.