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The Cambridge Handbook of Undergraduate Research

Harald A Mieg editor Angela Brew editor Elizabeth Ambos editor Dominique Galli editor Judith Lehmann editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Jun '24

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Written by a team of global experts, this handbook is the first truly comprehensive and systematic overview of undergraduate research.

Edited by an international team of experts in the field, this Handbook is the first truly comprehensive and systematic account of undergraduate research, looking at different countries, disciplines, and methodologies. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to broaden their understanding of how undergraduate research is implemented worldwide.Undergraduate Research (UR) can be defined as an investigation into a specific topic within a discipline by an undergraduate student that makes an original contribution to the field. It has become a major consideration among research universities around the world, in order to advance both academic teaching and research productivity. Edited by an international team of world authorities in UR, this Handbook is the first truly comprehensive and systematic account of undergraduate research, which brings together different international approaches, with attention to both theory and practice. It is split into sections covering different countries, disciplines, and methodologies. It also provides an overview of current research and theoretical perspectives on undergraduate research as well as future developmental prospects of UR. Written in an engaging style, yet wide-ranging in its scope, it is essential reading for anyone wishing to broaden their understanding of how undergraduate research is implemented worldwide.

ISBN: 9781108798952

Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 38mm

Weight: 1282g

756 pages