<p>So, I was rejected at RSI. Disappointing but I won't let it kill my summer. A good amount of people in the RSI thread had done some research already, and I'd be interesting in working on a project of my own this summer. The problem is, I don't really have any idea how to get started, what exactly these research projects entail, etc...</p>
<p>Can someone who has (or had) research experience in high school help me out? I live in Houston, so nearby colleges include UH and Rice. Who should I contact, what should I expect, how would I pick a topic? I've tried looking this up but had little success. I have a friend at my school who is quite smart and he is also interested in doing such a project this summer- we would probably want to work together. We also mentioned Intel STS and Siemens Competition, but again, neither of us really know what that would require.</p>
<p>The actual STS and ISEF site should help you.
Check that out first.
Plus, google: College Confidential + Research + Self and you should come up with a lot of hits. I've seen this thread so many times, I'm going to be lazy and just give you the above :P</p>
<p>I looked at the STS website again and the directions are geared towards those who have an idea of what they are doing. I am asking more of how should I start, etc. I did what you suggested and googled for threads about research on CC and was unsuccessful- i checked through numerous pages but no topics really answered any of my questions, which involved how others <em>began</em> research, how they contacted professors and how they responded, etc.</p>
<p>If you could at least point me to a relevant topic on this board i would be grateful. Thanks.</p>
<p>All the real research programs are way too expensive and the deadlines are past for them, so those are out for me. And the site said contact profs in Jan and Feb. Is contacting in March fine? I'd like to do some research this summer, but I don't want to dish out the money for the programs and I hope it is not too late to contact people. Is it?</p>
<p>i did research at home, it really depends what type of project. if you want to do experimental stuff it's harder due to needing equipment. if you want theory, it's doable. just make sure you read A LOT of literature</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat! I've applied to others (MITES, etc) but just in case, I've arranged for work over the summer with a local state school prof.</p>
<p>Sorry, but I am going to revive this (since I did not want to post another topic).
I am doing independent research at home and I am starting the write the research paper.</p>
<p>I have a quick question: for the paper, is it more formal to use “I” or “we” (like In this paper, … will talk about) where … is “I” or “we”.</p>
<p>Since I am only doing it by myself, should I use “I”? Or should I still use “we” because it sounds more formal and not as demonstrative.</p>
<p>I think its a matter of style, although some would say never to use “I”. Look at some real scientific papers written by academia in whatever field you’re working in. For example:
[arXiv.org</a> e-Print archive](<a href=“http://arxiv.org%5DarXiv.org”>http://arxiv.org) is a great site! Just out of curiosity what did you research? I’m working with a professor, but I haven’t even started the “research” yet - I’m still reading “literature”; tons of it </p>
<p>I think its a matter of style, although some would say never to use “I”. Look at some real scientific papers written by academia in whatever field you’re working in. For example:
[arXiv.org</a> e-Print archive](<a href=“http://arxiv.org%5DarXiv.org”>http://arxiv.org) is a great site! Just out of curiosity what did you research? I’m working with a professor, but I haven’t even started the “research” yet - I’m still reading “literature”; tons of it </p>
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