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Getting a Head Start: The Benefits of Starting Undergraduate Research as a Freshman
The Chemical Educator
  • Stephen N. Crooke, Georgia Southern University
  • C. Michele Davis McGibony, Georgia Southern University
  • Christine R. Whitlock, Georgia Southern University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
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Abstract

The anecdotal account of an undergraduate student beginning research in his freshman year is described. The benefits of early participation in hands-on research include confidence, content knowledge, and career awareness. Highlights of his undergraduate career are presented.

Citation Information
Stephen N. Crooke, C. Michele Davis McGibony and Christine R. Whitlock. "Getting a Head Start: The Benefits of Starting Undergraduate Research as a Freshman" The Chemical Educator Vol. 17 (2012) p. 211 - 212 ISSN: 1430-4171
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/c_davismcgibony/86/