Workshops

Getting Started with Research at UCLA

Looking to get involved with research at UCLA? In this workshop, you'll meet five UCLA Undergraduate students as they explain their unique research journeys. Anyone can do research, and this workshop connects you with resources and opportunities to help you get started today!

Developing Research Questions and Creating Keywords

In these activities, you will learn strategies for generating research questions and turning those questions into keywords. Coming up with keywords will help you craft more effective searches!

Finding Sources with the UCLA Library

Navigate your research with ease and pick out the best sources for your project! In this module, you'll explore the library research guides, learn strategies for finding the information you need, and find out about research consultations.

Collecting and Citing Sources

Keeping track of all your sources can be frustrating and overwhelming—but with a little bit of organization, managing sources can be a breeze! In this activity, you will learn how to auto-generate your bibliography in virtually any citation style, keep track of your sources, and more! This workshop will show you how Zotero can help save and organize your research sources.

Developing your Long Term Research Plan

In this activity, you will be asked to think about your research topic or question and come up with a few concrete project goals. Then, you will learn more about the research process, what challenges and successes are to come, and several strategies to tackle your tasks!

Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing Sources

Avoiding plagiarism can be more tricky than it seems at first glance. Complete this activity to learn strategies for avoiding plagiarism.

Writing a Literature Review

Writing a literature review can seem like a daunting task. Complete this activity to learn strategies for writing a literature review!

Beginning Your Research Journey

Research Logistics

Before getting started with research, it's important to know the difference between faculty- and student-led projects, as well as how to earn course credit for your research.

Finding a Research Mentor or Project

Once you've decided to do research, the next step is to make a list of research opportunities that interest you!