Research Guides: Undergraduate's Guide to Creating &amp; Communicating Research: SHSU Campus Resources

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Introduction

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Sam Houston State University recognizes the value of undergraduate scholarship—both for our students and our faculty members. The term “scholarship” is meant in the largest possible sense, embracing all disciplines; at the same time, it is shorthand for a much broader world that encompasses all forms of creative activity, scholarship, application and discovery.

It includes:

research in the traditional sense (such as a team of scientists working in a laboratory or field setting)
scholarly works in the humanities and social sciences and
creative activities engaged in by artists and performers

Campus Resources for Undergraduate Research

SHSU Undergraduate Research Mentoring
"No matter what your major, SHSU provides many opportunities to participate in faculty-mentored projects specific to your area of study and we encourage you to begin actively engaging in research and creative activities and experiencing your own Undergraduate Research moments as early as possible in your academic career."
SPUR - Sponsoring Promising Undergraduate Research
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences recognizes the value of undergraduate scholarship—both for our students and our faculty members, and provides the following opportunities for faculty-mentored research opportunities with undergraduate students through the SPUR initiative.
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Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Provides a forum for students to present their research to faculty and other students
- Gives students the opportunity to practice public speaking to prepare for future conferences
- Gives students the chance to network with other students and faculty
- Helps students grow as emerging professionals in their fields of study
Academic Success Center
From the ASC website: "We help students on any writing assignments ranging from English composition essays to science lab reports and anything in between. We help students learn preparatory prewriting, revising, and editing skills by working with them on the writing tasks they bring in."