Research in History
Define research
(What is?) using current knowledge to answer questions
Steps 1-3 are identifying the problem; reviewing literature; and setting questions, objectives, & hypotheses
(What is?) The research process (or scientific method)
Reason why all undergrads should conduct (or consider conducting) research
(What is?)
1. Apply theory learned in class IRL
2. Learn new skills and improve them
3. Building resume
An appropriate pair of shoes of the lab
(You do not have to remove shoes)
First team to send shoes up
Semmelweis' key observation that led to the advancements in handwashing
(What is?) Women giving birth in doctor led hospitals were dying at higher rates than women in maternity homes.
Last step of research process
(What is?) Writing the report/Communicating results
List 4 majors that can do research
1. Engineering
2. Science
3. Judge discretion
4. Judge discretion
Something you would need to tie up long hair
Lab safety - tie up long hair
Person who applied and continued to advocate for handwashing in medical field
(Who is?) Florence Nightingale
Large research questions (like Johnny Matheny's arm) are answered best in this way
(What is?) Breaking down big question into lots of smaller, bite-sized questions
List 2 ways to get a research position through a program
1. SDSU undergraduate research page
2. Conferences & Symposiums
3. Keep up with own programs
Something to help analyze results (item or program)
First team to return
Year Semmelweis conduct his ground-breaking research
1847 (full points)
mid 19th century (half points)
Another way of answering a large question in research
(What is?) Bringing in other fields/experts
Thing needed if trying to network for a lab position
Resume or elevator pitch (reason why you want to be involved)
Fastest time to put on safety gear
Safety gear available in front of class
Explain how you may apply the research method in everyday life
Judge's discretion
Explain the importance of sharing your results in research
(What is?) It allows other scientists to continue building on your research
How would you ask a professor if they would be willing to hire you in their lab
Judge's discretion
A lab report
First team to bring up report