Dr. Katie Linder
In this episode, Dr. Katie Linder, Director of Research at Oregon State University Ecampus, introduces a summer research challenge.
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Show Notes
Segment 1: Launching a Summer Research Challenge [00:00-08:55]
In this first segment, Katie invites “RIA” listeners to join a summer research challenge.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Connect with the “Research in Action” podcast on Twitter (@RIA_podcast) and share your summer research engagement progress using #RIAsummer
- Ready to get started? Download the Summer Research Engagement Challenge Checklist (.pdf)
- Summer Research Engagement Challenges #1-15:
1. Find a random article outside of your research area that interests you and read it
2. Use color-coded post-its, pens, or highlighters for note-taking
3. Buy a special notebook and pen to use for your research journal
4. Read the memoir of a scientist or researcher in your field
5. Write a poem about your latest research project – haikus are encouraged
6. Schedule a writing date with a friend
7. Go on a field trip to a location connected to your research area
8. Design an internet meme about your research
9. Create a themed music playlist for your research or writing time
10. Find a new podcast related to your research area
11. Email a researcher you respect and thank them for their work
12. Contact your dissertation advisor and see what they are up to lately
13. Brainstorm 20 questions you want to answer with your research
14. Re-arrange the furniture in your work or home office
15. Take a day to just catch up on research reading
- As always, feel free to contact us with questions or comments at: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu
Segment 2: Participation Options for the Challenge [08:56-17:48]
In segment two, Katie shares additional checklist items and ways to engage in the challenge.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Summer Research Engagement Challenge Checklist (.pdf)
- Connect with us on Twitter (@RIA_podcast) and share your progress using #RIAsummer
- Summer Research Engagement Challenges #16-31:
16. Explore blogs written by researchers in your area
17. Go to a research seminar or conference presentation on a topic that is new for you
18. Create a mission statement for your research
19. Find a newspaper article that cites a scientific study and read the original study
20. Draft a strategic plan for your research over the next several years (see the following two RIA episodes for tips and resources: RIA # 12: Dr. Katie Linder on Creating a Five-year Research Plan and RIA # 93: Dr. Katie Linder on Setting Research Goals)
21. Write an op-ed related to your research topic
22. Watch a feature film or documentary related to your research topic
23. Organize your paper and/or digital research files or citation management system
24. Finish a writing project that has been hanging over your head
25. Tweet about your research progress every day for a week
26. Start a writing streak of at least 15 minutes a day for a minimum of 10 days27. Schedule a fall writing retreat of two days or more
28. Read an article about a research method that you’ve never used before
29. Use a data visualization method that is new to you (check out RIA # 92: Dr. Stephanie Evergreen on Data Visualization to learn more!)
30. Post a picture of your research space on social media
31. Incorporate an RIA episode into your fall syllabus (head over to the “Research in Action” podcast episode guide page to browse 100+ topics!)
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