Cornerstone Research Workshop Series
Research Methods Workshops
Scholarship Info Sessions
Undergraduate Research Week Workshops and Info Sessions
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH WORKSHOPS (SPRING 2023)
Cornerstone Research Workshops support you in all stages of the research process, from developing a research question to presenting your work!
Getting Started With Research
Learn all about the research process and research opportunities at UCLA.
- Thursday, April 6: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library West Electronic Classroom (room 23167) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Tuesday, April 11: 3-3:50 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Developing a Research Question
Learn how to turn your interests into a research question.
- Thursday, April 13: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library Main Conference Room (room 11360) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Finding Sources at the UCLA Library
Learn the most effective search strategies for finding what you need.
- Thursday, April 20: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library Main Conference Room (room 11360) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Collecting and Citing Sources
Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project.
- Thursday, April 27: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library West Electronic Classroom (room 23167) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Writing a Literature Review
Learn how to organize your research into a coherent and compelling literature review.
- Thursday, May 4: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library Main Conference Room (room 11360) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Developing Your Research Plan
Plan your project from start to finish.
- Thursday, May 11: 4-4:50 p.m., Young Research Library Main Conference Room (room 11360) and Zoom (Click here to join us on Zoom:Â https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Or take this workshop online now
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center, and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
RESEARCH METHODS WORKSHOPS (SPRING 2023)
Learn research methods, strategies, and skills for doing research and creative inquiry!
Navigating Faculty Mentorships Workshop
Learn how to navigate faculty mentorships while working on your research or creative project.
- Wednesday, April 12: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
Research and Time Management Workshop
Learn strategies for managing your research and creative project timeline.
- Tuesday, April 18: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
Quantitative Research Methods Workshop
Learn quantitative methods for conducting north campus research.
- Wednesday, April 19: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
Interviewing Research Methods Workshop
Learn methods for interviewing subjects including question design and how to conduct an interview.
- Wednesday, April 19: 5-6 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop
Research & Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications!
- Thursday, May 18: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop
- Thursday, June 1: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop
- Wednesday, June 7: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS (SPRING 2023)
Find out everything you want to know about applying for research scholarship programs!
URC-HASS Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP), Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (URSP), UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows),  Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF), Research Revealed, and the Summer Research Incubator, as well as how to apply!
- Wednesday, April 26: 5-6 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Wednesday, May 24: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
URSP & Keck Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (URSP) and UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows) as well as how to apply!
- Tuesday, May 16: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Wednesday, May 31: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Tuesday, June 6: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WEEK WORKSHOPS AND INFO SESSIONS (SPRING 2023)
Find out everything you want to know about Undergraduate Research Week 2023!
Undergraduate Research Week Info Session
Learn all about Undergraduate Research Week 2023, UCLA’s largest undergraduate research and creativity conference! Plus, find out how you can share your research or creative project at our premier event, the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase.
- Wednesday, April 5: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at this workshop. Applications are due by April 17.
- Thursday, April 6: 5-6 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Tuesday, April 11: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
Virtual Presentation Workshop
Our Graduate Research Mentors will walk you through the process of presenting your work in a virtual format. These workshops will also review recommended guidelines for creating PowerPoint presentation slides to accompany your live or pre-recorded presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase.
- Tuesday, May 2: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Tuesday, May 9: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)
- Wednesday, May 17: 4-5 p.m. (Click here to join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/urcworkshop)