Undergraduate Research

Reasons to Get Involved in Research

The faculty at The Ohio State University are involved in the creation of new knowledge which is eventually taught in our classrooms. Research and scholarship is an important part of the job of faculty members at a major research university such as OSU. Faculty at OSU-Mansfield are members of their departments in Columbus and as such, are expected to produce the same high-quality research as their Columbus counterparts. An advantage of being a student at a campus such as this is the opportunity to take part in some aspect of the research process. There are a number of ways that students may benefit from participating in research, including the following:

Reasons to get involved in research Expanding learning beyond the classroom Feeling more involved in the collge experience Developing a deeper understanding of how knowledge advances in a field Applying some of the knowledge gained in classes Working closely with a faculty member Enhancing chances of getting acceptance into graduate school Enabling faculty members to write a more fully informed letter of recommendation for a job or graduate school Having the opportunity to present research finding at a student research forum or even a professional conference Gaining practical experice in a field that will be helpful when seeking a job Demonstrating to yourself and others that you are capable and competent Other Reasons

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Reasons to Get Involved in Research

Reasons to get involved in research