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Pepler, Meghan |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Mullarkey, Caitlin |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Vulcu, Felicia |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2026-02-18T21:08:31Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2026-02-18T21:08:31Z |
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| dc.date.issued |
2025-12-10 |
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1a75d93f-34ce-4234-8f00-ba9bc1a88ec7 |
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https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2483 |
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| dc.description.tableofcontents |
Introduction |
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1. What Is Research and Why Does It Matter? |
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2. Finding and Navigating a Thesis Placement |
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3. Settling into the Lab |
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4. Dealing with Failure |
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5. Scientific Writing – A Framework for Communication |
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6. Mastering the Scientific Talk |
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7. Reflection as Part of the Research Process |
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Appendix of Encouragement and Advice from Thesis Students, Mentors, and Faculty |
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| dc.language.iso |
eng |
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| dc.publisher |
Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University |
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https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/bbsthesis/ |
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| dc.rights |
CC BY-NC-SA | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ |
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| dc.title |
Starting Strong : Navigating an Undergraduate Research Thesis |
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Book |
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Open Access |
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University - Undergraduate |
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https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/catalogue/item/?id=1a75d93f-34ce-4234-8f00-ba9bc1a88ec7 |
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No |
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No |
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McMaster University |
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0000 0004 1936 8227 |
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No |
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No |
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Learning Resource |
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Learning Resource - Textbook |
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No |
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| dc.description.abstract |
A thoughtful, practical guide supporting undergraduate students as they begin and navigate their first research thesis. The text walks learners through crucial early stages, from finding a lab and setting expectations with supervisors to dealing with setbacks, developing communication skills, and reflecting on the research experience. Grounded in real student and mentor voices, the book equips readers with frameworks, strategies, and honest encouragement to build confidence, resilience, and scholarly competence throughout their research journey. |
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| dc.subject.other |
Sciences |
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| dc.subject.other |
Sciences - Biochemistry & Biomedical Science |
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Support Resources - Learner Success |
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None |
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No |
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Textbook |
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eBook |
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PDF |
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