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New Classroom Research GuidelinesProjects are subject to review only if they meet the federal definition of research and are “designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.” The PLU HPRB defines classroom research as “the study of living persons outside the classroom as part of an academic exercise with the goal of enhancing student learning rather than yielding generalizable knowledge.” Classroom research is designed to provide students an opportunity to practice various

About This GuideThis guide is designed to serve as a student resource to learn about research strategies and resources that will be useful when conducting research. We fully acknowledge that all student researchers come to college with a variety of previous research experience, all of it useful. Our goal, then, is to provide some starting points for student researchers who are just doing their first research project, or some advice to those that are stuck, or even a review for others. For

What is research and why do we do it? Research always starts with asking a question; it comes from a desire to fill in the gaps and expand upon our collective knowledge.   Research is an ongoing process that involves trial and error. The hard work of research allows us to answer questions and expand our understanding on particular topics. Types of Sources Consult this section if you want to know more about different types of information sources.Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary SourcesPrimary: A

MSMR Graduate: James Topic: This article examines the emergent Chinese marketplace along with the growth of Chinese brands that are becoming increasingly more competitive amid existing competition from American brands. Research: The present research focuses on three Chinese electronic brands, including Lenovo, Huawei, and Xiaomi to explore how relatively unknown Chinese brands could gain awareness and market share in the United States. This project explores the perception of the salience of

Internships and Research Experiences in Physics Internships and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are an excellent way to apply the material you are learning in your physics and engineering courses outside of the classroom! Internships generally refer to a position in a company or business. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there may be opportunities to apply your experience towards PLU credit. Consult with the Physics Department chair for more information. Check out the

Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was online and confined. So by the time fall came around for sophomore year, they embraced in-person classes, study groups, lunches, dinners, and more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated… June 12, 2024 Research & Academics