How to become a research assistant | Undergraduate research

Have you wondered how to become a research assistant? Getting involved in undergraduate research can be a challenging experience, so I've collaborated with the McGill Scientific Writing Initiative (featuring co-presidents Marina Nysten and Joyce Wu) to guide you through how to become a research assistant as an undergraduate! This video is based on a document "how to get involved in research" so please check it out (link is below)!

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:02 Where to find professors and research assistant positions
2:37 What is the best time to apply?
3:10 How to contact a professor
4:28 What to expect out of an interview
6:30 Conclusion

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📖 Resources
1. McGill Scientific Writing Initiative: "How to get involved in research" and "A McGill Guide to Scientific Writing" *super useful* mcgill-mswi.com/resources

2. Student Research Initiative: srissmu.wixsite.com/sri-website

3. McGill University undergraduate research (Faculty of Science) mcgill.ca/science/research/undergraduate-resear…

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