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Mission Statement
The objective of this program is to introduce undergraduate students to the theories, principles, and methods of conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Social Sciences. The program will acquaint students with general issues involved in conducting research, including: ethics, validity, reliability, and instrument construction. More specifically, through a series of workshops and dialogues, REAP will teach students about the various components of research, including: conducting a literature review, formulation of research questions, statement of hypotheses, theory, selection of subjects, research design, and data collection methods. Throughout the year and with supervision, students will generate and develop their own research interests and produce an original research proposal in their field of specialization. The program will also consist of three tiers that will facilitate student growth through the different levels of research. The program will allow students to become strong scientist-practitoners and will result in a certification of research.
Program Vision
To train undergraduate students in the School of Social Sciences to master the scientific research process through the examination of social problems in students' related academic disciplines while identifying solutions and practical, research, and policy implications.
Program Objectives
After completing the program, participants will be able to:
• Learn the nature and purpose of research, and how it relates to educational practice.
• Understand the different purposes and assumptions of qualitative and quantitative paradigms of research and evaluation.
• Apply the basic concepts and procedures involved in reviewing literature.
• Understand the basic concepts and procedures involved in research sampling, measurement, and design.
• Attain the theoretical background to develop a well-grounded research project.
• Have the ability to find, select, read, and interpret research articles relating to personal and/or professional interests.
• Understand how statistics and research design are interconnected.
• Meet faculty with multiple research interests that will share their various research agendas.
• Have the ability to prepare a research proposal addressing a topic of personal and/or professional interest.
• Facilitate student's involvement in research opportunities such as independent research and summer research opportunities.
Requirements:
• Participants must be School of Social Science students of sophomore, junior and senior standing by Fall 2011
• The program will consist of a maximum of 15 students
• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00
• Completion of an upper division writing course highly recommended but not required
• Student in the School of Social Sciences
Application
Early applications are highly encouraged. Deadline: Monday, March 12 :: 5pm
To apply please click here: 
Electronic Application
For further information, please contact us at:
Alice Chuang and Esmeralda Hernandez
REAP Program Managers
E-mail: 
reap.uci@gmail.com
Phone: (949) 824-8322