Quality and Engaging Student Research Projects: A Student Development Theory Approach

Abstract

Research projects can cause struggles for students, faculty, and librarians alike. While assumptions are made as to why these struggles occur, we propose that looking at student development theory can further assist in understanding why the struggles occur. This session will further demonstrate the connections between student development theory and the research process, and include suggestions and methods for utilizing this information in the classroom, with the intent of truly collaborative and engaging research projects.