Time Management
What is the act of putting work off until the very last minute and risking turning it in late?
Procrastination
What is the act of using someone else's work without giving them credit?
Plagiarism
What type of greeting is used when addressing a professor or research mentor, rather than an informal "Hey" or "Hi [First Name]." ?
Formal salutation (e.g., “Dear Dr. [Last Name]” or “Dear Professor [Last Name]”)
What do the 100 folds on a chef's hat represent?
100 ways to cook an egg
Get enough sleep and make sure you are eating your meals
IACUC
What widely used online database provides free access to millions of academic papers, making it a valuable resource for student researchers?
Google Scholar
Unicorn
What digital platform is super useful to help plan out your day and connects to outlook?
google calendar
What is the governing body that overlooks the ethics of human research?
IRB
What is the difference between a resume and CV?
CV: much longer, usually 2-4 pages (or more), as it provides a comprehensive and detailed history of your academic background, work experience, research background, and accomplishments.
Resume: Shorter, typically 1-2 pages, focusing on concise, relevant experience and skills for a specific job or role.
octothorpe
What is a time management technique involves working in focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks to maximize productivity?
Pomodoro Technique
What principle in research ethics ensures that participants are fully informed about the study's purpose, risks, and their right to withdraw before agreeing to take part?
Informed Consent
Cold email by finding them on a faculty page
Look at ongoing projects on the CURS Website
Breeze through the completed theses in the Quad
Talk to your professor after class
puffling
What should you avoid doing if you have multiple assignments/homework?
Multi-tasking. Proven by research that one thing at a time is best :)
What is the unethical practice that involves altering results to support a desired outcome?
Data falsification/fabrication
What is the "Eat the Frog" time management technique?
If you tackle the most difficult or least appealing task on your to-do list first, then the rest of the tasks on your list will seem like a breeze (you have to be very honest with yourself)
How tall (in feet) was the largest sand castle in the world?
54 feet