McNair Scholars Program Central Michigan University

Scholar Research Plan Form

**Final paper due Friday, August 7**

 

Contact Information
Date:
Scholar Name:
Email:
Major:
Mentor:

 

Research Paper
Research topic/
working title:
Briefly describe your project:
List the top three strengths you see in your mentor in relation to completing a research project:
 
What types of parameters have you established with your mentor for the summer?
Preferred method of communication:
Frequency of communication/meeting times:
Workload expectations:
Critique/feedback format:
 
Yes     No  Have you developed a project that you will be able to complete by the end of the summer?
Yes     No  Do you have a working knowledge of pertinent literature as it relates to your project?
 
List three main publications that form the basis of your research:
Publication 1
Publication 2
Publication 3
 
Yes     No  Have you developed the methods you will employ in collecting your data?
If Yes, briefly describe:
What type of data analysis will you utilize?
Describe any costs associated with the project if applicable:
Yes     No  Have you discussed the possibility of presenting this research at a professional meeting within your discipline?
Yes     No  Do you feel that you will be able to draw on your mentor for future recommendation letters and/or graduate school advice?
What do you hope to gain most from this experience?

 

Timeline
Develop a detailed timeline for your project with specific tasks and WEEKLY completion deadlines:
Research Task Details/Notes Due Date
Friday, June 5
Friday, June 12
Friday, June 19
Friday, June 26
Friday, July 10
Friday, July 17
Friday, July 24
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 7

 

**Final paper due Friday, August 7**

    
   
Form last updated May 2009