Join Our Scoping Review Team – Gain Research Experience and Build Your CV!

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Hi everyone, Do you want research experience in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development? We are looking for motivated undergraduate and master’s students to join our team to conduct a Scoping Review of the research on early childhood education teachers’ training, characteristics, and practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, enhance your resume / CV, and potentially earn independent study credits or a strong recommendation letter for graduate school applications. About the Project Our Scoping Review aims to summarize the research on the influence of Early Childhood Education teachers' characteristics on teaching. As part of the team, you will be involved in: 1. Title and abstract screening and full text review. 2. You may also have the opportunity to contribute to writing a portion of the research if you're interested. 3. Collaborating with a diverse team of researchers including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates. Why Join Us? 1. CV/Resume Builder: Gain valuable research experience that will make your CV stand out for future academic or professional opportunities. 2. Recommendation Letter: Outstanding contributors will receive a personalized recommendation letter for graduate school or job applications. 3. Independent Study Experience: This is a great opportunity to gain experience that could support your future independent study projects. Depending on your department’s policies, you may also be eligible to earn academic credit for your participation. 4. Networking: Collaborate with a team of passionate researchers and expand your academic network. 5. Convenience: Remote/ hybrid work with flexible hours. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking undergraduate and master’s students who: 1. Are detail-oriented and organized. 2. Good at managing your own time. 3. Can commit to 4 to 6 hours per week for the next 3-6 months. How to Apply If you’re interested in joining our team, please send the following to chenru24@msu.edu A brief statement of interest (no more than 200 words) explaining why you want to join the project. Your current resume or CV Your availability for a brief interview (send days/ times you are generally avaialble). Next Steps Selected candidates will be invited to an orientation session where we will provide training on the scoping review process and assign specific tasks. No prior research experience is required – we will guide you every step of the way! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at chenru24@msu.edu. I look forward to hearing from you and potentially working together on this exciting project!