Undergraduate Research IUPUI High-Impact Practice Taxonomy

Abstract

Undergraduate research is defined by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) as an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. Undergraduate research is recognized as a high-impact educational practice (Kuh, 2008), and its many benefits include gains in student learning (e.g., making use of primary literature, formulating research questions, logical and creative thinking) and personal gains (e.g., increased ability to work independently and greater tolerance for obstacles).

Purpose:

1. Provide a resource for program leaders to develop and maintain a research-based curriculum by a. Identifying the key attributes essential for maximizing the UG research experience at various stages of student learning b. Encouraging program leaders to augment the depth and intensity of their program design for each attribute by providing appropriate learning tools 2. Provide highest-quality learning experiences for students who want to engage in research