Timeline
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Fall 2021
Spring 2022
Sophomore Year
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Develop research focus
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Finalize research questions and hypothesis
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Explore and develop methodology
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Complete initial draft of research proposal
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Write thesis proposal
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Complete and submit IRB for approval
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Apply for funding and develop team budget
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Junior Year
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Begin research activities and laboratory work
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Present progress to date at the fall colloquia
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Develop in depth outline of the final thesis
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Continue data collection and prepare to start data analysis
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Produce initial draft of final thesis (first three chapters only)
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Create and present a poster at Undergraduate Research Day
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Senior Year
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Complete data collection and ramp up data analysis
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Draft remaining chapters of final thesis
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Prepare draft of presentation for rehearsal
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Rehearse team presentation
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Submit final thesis draft; present and defend at the team thesis conference
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Submit final thesis after expert evaluations and recommendations