Research Resources
Building your Research Skills
- Zotero for Literature Reviews (beginner guide video tutorial)
Zotero is a reference manager that makes literature reviews more efficient. You are able to download all your journal articles in one place, organize by folders, share with others, and even highlight and take notes directly on the paper. Plus, it is free to use!
- Qualtrics for Surveying (NYU’s Qualtrics)
Gain insights into survey design, data collection, and analysis using NYU’s Qualtrics platform.
- CITI for Ethics Training (NYU’s CITI Program)
Access comprehensive ethics training through NYU’s CITI Program, covering various aspects to ensure ethical research practices. This training is often a requirement when you are involved in a research project involving human subjects as participants.
- Graphic Design Tools & Tutorials for Creating Stimuli
As a vision and perception lab, we often have visual components in our studies. This is especially true for our eye-tracking studies. In this workshop, we discuss how to leverage tools such as image databases, AI, Photoshop, and Canva in order to create stimuli for perception research.
Application Process
Organization
Creating a Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose
Research Statement
- Overview from Cornell’s Graduate School
- Brief Overview from Carnegie Mellon University
- Tips from NC State University
Summer Research and Training Opportunities
Other Resources
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last updated: 03/08/2024