Getting Started with Research at UCLA
Looking to get involved in research at UCLA? Meet five UCLA Undergraduate students as they explain their unique research journeys. Anyone can do research, and UCLA has the resources to help you get started today!
Research Paper Planner
Tired of writing your paper the night before it's due? This Research Paper Planner will help you break down your assignment into manageable deadlines, track your progress, and connect with campus resources.
Give it a try:
Click the button below to make a copy of the planner into your Drive:
Input the due date of one of your upcoming assignments and get started!
Writing a paper for the undergraduate science journal? We have a special planner for you!
Just make a copy of the Undergraduate Science Journal Paper Planner and get started!
Start with your Questions
Questions drive research. The most rewarding research projects start with questions you care about and want to explore.
Give it a try:
- Start by brainstorming a list of questions
- Write down all the questions you are curious about and the questions you want to answer with your research
- Next, add the questions you think your audience might have about the topic.
This work will pay off when you use these questions to generate great searches later!
Tips and Examples
Mapping out your research questions can help you identify the aspects of your topic that are most interesting for you.
Undergraduate Research Projects
Looking for examples of undergraduate research projects? From the lab to the studio shows how UCLA students are exploring their passions in their research.