1. Watch this 2 youtube video and answer the following questions


What is a database? Name one you have used recently.( To find databases in your field of study, go to library.gmu.edu. Click “articles and more”, and then click “subject”. Here you will see categories. Pick the subject closest to your field of study to locate databases that specialize in that subject area.)
What is a scholarly journal? Name one you have used recently.
What is a scholarly journal article? Name one you have used recently.
What makes an article or journal scholarly?

2.
Read over the power point on research proposals and answer the following questions:

1. What is the purpose of the statement of the problem?
2. What is the purpose of the background/ review of literature section?
3. What is the purpose of the methodology?
4. What is the purpose of the results/ dissemination section?
5. What do you think a committee is looking for in a proposal?

3. Information technologies major
https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-land-a-fellowship-at-any-stage-in-your-career

Fellowships & Scholarships

Please describe two grants/fellowships you found (100-200 words). Use some of the links on the advanced research website: http://advancedresearchguide.weebly.com/research-networking.html. If you need help finding one, please post here (include your major). Remember you are applying for my grant found in the manual. I just want you to know there are research opportunities out there.

4.
Please read over two student samples in the course folder for week 8. Please critique them and respond to the following questions:

1. Is the introduction clear? Do you know what the person is going to do with the grant?

2. Is the background research thorough? Does the researcher demonstrate good knowledge of the field? Does the background lead into the researcher’s project, i.e. the unique take on the topic?

3. is the methodology clear and detailed? Does the author mention courses s/he will take? Museums/archives etc? Does the author have an adviser to work with?

4. Does the author provide results both personally and professionally? What will the researcher contribute to his or her field?
5. If you were on the committee to award fellowships, would you accept of reject the proposal and why?