Abstract
This paper uses a case study of a co-curricular community-based research (CbR) program for undergraduates at a regional comprehensive university to identify five strategies to success in implementing such a program: prior planning, appropriate projects, student ownership, program structure, and teaching students to find resources. We address the strengths and limitations of CbR programs, provide recommendations for community engagement through research, and address opportunities and challenges of CbR programs for involving students in their communities.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Monica and Payne, Pamela B.
(2021)
"Engaging Undergraduates in Co-curricular Community-based Research: Strategies for Success,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 13:
Iss.
3, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol13/iss3/4
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