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Undergraduate Research

 

A Mathematician's Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research
Michael Dorff, Allison Henrich, and Lara Pudwell

While this book is targeted towards those doing undergraduate research in mathematics, it has several generally useful sections for both mentors and students.

Handbook for Undergraduate Research Advisors

Faith A. Wilson and Jeffrey L. Thomas

Written for diverse academic audience, this text serves as a handbook for professors, instructors, and advisors who oversee data collection by undergraduate students for the purpose of writing a research report.

Successful Strategies for Teaching Undergraduate Research
Marta Deyrup and Beth Bloom (Editors)

Chapters cover each step of the research process, beginning appropriately with separate pieces from a librarian and from an academic on how to construct good research assignments. Following chapters cover establishing the research question, assessing the research process, information ethics and the protocols of research, and using new modes and media to communicate research findings.