THE READING INDEX

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Find a direction

Start with a question, not a lab title ↗

Turn a broad interest into a small, discussable first research direction.

Find a direction

A practical way to compare projects without confusing interest, availability and eligibility.

Work with a mentor

Bring a focused introduction, an honest skills inventory and a few questions about the work.

Organize the campus side

Three decisions may support one project, but they are not interchangeable approvals.

Organize the campus side

Gather the department-specific details before touching a class schedule.

Work with a mentor

Define a question, a first output and the boundaries that keep a beginner project manageable.

Keep the work moving

Remember why the plan changed and what needs a mentor decision next.

Keep the work moving

Build a clear account of the question, your contribution and the limits of the work.