Alumni perceptions used to assess undergraduate research experience
Abstract
On a survey of 986 alumni from a research-extensive university, respondents with undergraduate research experience, when compared to those with no research experience, reported greater enhancement of important cognitive and personal skills as well as higher satisfaction with their undergraduate education. They were also more likely to pursue graduate degrees.
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- Authors
- Bauer, K. W., & Bennett, J. S.
- Venue
- The Journal of Higher Education
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2003
- Volume
- 74
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 210-230
- ISSN
- 0022-1546 (ISSN-L)
- 1538-4640
- OpenAlex
- W2037326504
- Cited by
- 535
- References
- 16
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- FWCI
- 21.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Journal of Higher Education (publishedVersion)
- Project Muse (Johns Hopkins University) (submittedVersion)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
- Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education and Employability
- Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Keywords
- undergraduate research experience, alumni perceptions, cognitive skills, personal skills
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