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Starting Strong : Navigating an Undergraduate Research Thesis

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dc.contributor.author Pepler, Meghan
dc.contributor.author Mullarkey, Caitlin
dc.contributor.author Vulcu, Felicia
dc.date.accessioned 2026-02-18T21:08:31Z
dc.date.available 2026-02-18T21:08:31Z
dc.date.issued 2025-12-10
dc.identifier 1a75d93f-34ce-4234-8f00-ba9bc1a88ec7
dc.identifier.uri https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/2483
dc.description.tableofcontents Introduction en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 1. What Is Research and Why Does It Matter? en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 2. Finding and Navigating a Thesis Placement en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 3. Settling into the Lab en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 4. Dealing with Failure en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 5. Scientific Writing – A Framework for Communication en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 6. Mastering the Scientific Talk en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents 7. Reflection as Part of the Research Process en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents Appendix of Encouragement and Advice from Thesis Students, Mentors, and Faculty en_US
dc.language.iso eng en_US
dc.publisher Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University en_US
dc.relation.isformatof https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/bbsthesis/ en_US
dc.rights CC BY-NC-SA | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ en_US
dc.title Starting Strong : Navigating an Undergraduate Research Thesis en_US
dc.type Book en_US
dcterms.accessRights Open Access en_US
dcterms.educationLevel University - Undergraduate en_US
dc.identifier.slug https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/catalogue/item/?id=1a75d93f-34ce-4234-8f00-ba9bc1a88ec7
ecO-OER.Adopted No en_US
ecO-OER.AncillaryMaterial No en_US
ecO-OER.InstitutionalAffiliation McMaster University en_US
ecO-OER.ISNI 0000 0004 1936 8227 en_US
ecO-OER.Reviewed No en_US
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lrmi.learningResourceType Learning Resource en_US
lrmi.learningResourceType Learning Resource - Textbook en_US
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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. en_US
dc.subject.other Sciences en_US
dc.subject.other Sciences - Biochemistry & Biomedical Science en_US
dc.subject.other Support Resources - Learner Success en_US
ecO-OER.VLS.Category None en_US
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ecO-OER.ItemType Textbook en_US
ecO-OER.MediaFormat eBook en_US
ecO-OER.MediaFormat PDF en_US
ecO-OER.VLS.cvlpSupported No en_US


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