A written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments
What is a resume
100
Provides the rationale for research, research objectives, proposed methods for data collection and recording formats and/or questionnaires and interview guides
What is a research synopsis
100
This should immediately grab the attention of the reader and have him or her wanting to find out more
What is the introduction or "hook"
100
You should apply to as many programs as possible thus bettering your chances for admission. True or False?
What is FALSE
100
In your Personal statement or Statement Of Purpose you should use _______ verbs to describe your experiences.
What is active
200
A summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details
What is a CV
200
Here you should introduce the main problem
What is the Introduction
200
In your personal statement you should strive to make the essay unique by using concrete examples from your life experience. True or False?
What is TRUE
200
This the MOST neglected aspect of an REU application
What is mention specific faculty with whom you are interesting in working with
200
In this section you present details regarding the research problem
What is Problem analysis/Literature review (Research Synopsis)
300
This section of a resume should be the most user-centered and persuasive
What is the "Experience" section
300
Providing information documenting that both the
main problem and the specific niche are of relevance to others than yourself, such as the
scientific community and stakeholders
What is "Justifying"
300
One of the most common mistakes students make
What is sloppiness and errors
300
You should submit any supplemental material you have that might better impress the committee in addition to the required documents. True or False?
What is FALSE
300
These words in a research synopsis all describe the ____.
Study design
Study settings
Sampling
Variables
Controls
Study methods - examinations or investigations
Data collection
Data analysis
Ethical clearance
What is Research Methodology
400
The main difference between a resume and a cv
What is length
400
These should focus on concepts and problems mentioned in the problem analysis
What is Objectives
400
Around ___ % of your statement should be dedicated to your studies, work experience, and ___ % to extracurricular activities
What is 80 and 20
400
You should give a recommender an absolute minimum of ___ weeks to prepare an adequate recommendation.
What is 4
400
A compelling resume/cv will do these 3 things
What is clearly articulate achievements, focus on quality, and use a logical format.
500
The use of incomplete sentences in order to present your information as clearly and concisely as possibly
What is "gapping"
500
Standard Headings
What is Title, Abstract, Introduction, Problem analysis/literature review, Objectives, Hypotheses, Limitations, Methodology and methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices
500
A _______ is a general type of admissions essay considering all timelines. A _______ is more tightly focused on the future and specific objectives.
What is personal statement, statement of purpose.
500
This is the most important reccommender you can get
What is someone who has directly supervised you in a research setting
500
Overall, a good personal statement will mirror a ______.