Undergraduate Research Rubric

Course Defining Characteristics

Student Led

• Ownership of a significant part of the work
• Students generate direction in collaboration with faculty mentor
• Engagement in structured reflection throughout

Original Research

• Answer or outcome is not known
• Professional standards/working and thinking like a professional
• Responsibility extends beyond the class (e.g., public presentation, generation of materials or methods for future use)
• Application of classroom knowledge

Key Terms for Student Learning Outcomes           

• Deeper understanding of concepts
• Mastering techniques
• Ability to analyze and interpret
• Design/organization/troubleshooting
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Integration with previously published work
• Professional behavior
• Ethical responsibility
• Student demonstrates that they have taken responsibility for success/failure of project, in collaboration with faculty member

Expectations of Instructor

• Mentoring is consistent throughout
• Students engage in structured reflection throughout
• Outcomes are clearly defined and measurable