Ferrari, J. R. & Hemovich, V. B. (2004). Student-based psychology journals: Perceptions by graduate program directors. Teaching of Psychology, 31, 272-275.
From the abstract:
A national sample of graduate program directors (N = 162) completed a survey about their awareness of perceptions of publications in 5 leading psychology student-based journals in relation to determining graduate admission acceptance. Program directors reported little familiarity with student-based journals, were not likely to recommend these journals to undergraduates to publish, and believed publications in undergraduate periodicals were a nonsignificant factor for acceptance into their graduate programs.
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You wonder how the above findings might to compare to their perceptions of other related undergraduate research activities, such as presentations at undergraduate conferences, at regional conferences, etc.
Miguel
At 12:41 PM 11/17/2004 -0500, you wrote:
I feel the benefits are greater than the problems, and I have not seen any article exploring the detriments to urging/encouraging undergrad paper and poster presentations. However, some thoughts: I have seen posters and presentations where students really did not adequately explore theory or literature, did a quick study or analysis and were not aware of the limitations of their work. I fear they get the impression that such is the nature of psych research. Also, I have been present where students really knew little about what they did or why and merely relied on the faculty to do their thinking for them. The faculty merely want their students to "get the experience," but I sometimes wonder what lessons the students are picking up from this show. Usually, the norm is not to be too critical with the student posters or presentations, so students may not always be getting honest feedback. Finally, some of the posters/presentations are done in groups where work was not equally shared, or the whole project not fully understood by any one person. Just some thoughts. Gary
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Hello All
I am interested in any sources that discuss the benefits/detriments that
accrue to students who do presentations or posters at conferences.
Although I have seen articles that comment on benefits to students who
engage in research, I do not remember ones that address doing
presentations.
Alternatively, can you offer suggestions for benefits or comment on any
detrimental experiences for students.
thanks y'll, bp
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