undergraduate science journal (usj) orientation meeting 2007-2008 faculty advisor: dr. tama hasson...
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Undergraduate Science Journal (USJ) Orientation Meeting
2007-2008
Faculty Advisor:Dr. Tama Hasson
Co-editors-in Chief:Neda Asem and Anjali Tapadia
What is USJ?
An excellent opportunity for undergraduates to present and publish personal research findings
Exposes undergraduates to the intricate UCLA research community
Provides a new venue for interaction between faculty and students
How can you contribute to USJ?
Writers: submit articles for publication Staff:
Managing Editors: Oversee the decisions and follow up on the layout of one major subdivision in the journal.
Layout Research Review Interviews
Editorial Board: Review submitted articles. Webmaster
What benefits will I get? Interaction with fellow undergraduates
passionate about science and research. Learning about the research community at
UCLA Knowledge about the scientific writing and
publishing processes. A great addition to resumes and
applications.
How is USJ structured?
USJ articles are categorized into three sections:
Faculty interviews (7-10 articles) Review articles (10-12 articles) Research articles (14-16 articles)
Faculty Interviews Interview subjects are UCLA science or medical faculty
members Choose from Q&A format or integrated paper Choose an interviewee who has made a significant
contribution to research on campus (at times receiving national media attention)
i.e. Dr. Jorge Lazareff, Guatemalan conjoined twins Prepare a wide range of questions by reviewing interviewee
background and career (teaching style, research interests, articles written, etc.)
Tape-record your interview and show up to the scheduled session on time
Example
Review Articles South Campus-oriented student group (e.g.
UCLA Ocean Discovery Center, CityLab, Stroke Study)
Issues impacting UCLA research arena (i.e. Nanotechnology, Hurricane Katrina, etc. )
Example
Research Articles Original research conducted by you, an undergraduate,
and supported by a faculty advisor Article MUST be in scientific paper format—
adhere strictly to our submission guidelines (can be found online: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/usj) Workshop on Submission Guidelines (ALL Writers*) E-mail us, [email protected], with questions,
comments, and scheduling conflicts Deadline: JAN 7, 2008
Example
Want to publish? Workshop on Submission Guidelines (ALL Writers)
October 30, 2007 from 5:00-6:30 pm in Boyer 159
Submission Guidelines can be found on our website: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/usj
Submission Guidelines must be STRICTLY FOLLOWED (failure to do so will cause everyone trouble and trips back to the office…)
E-mail us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and schedule conflicts
Course Credit
Honors Collegium 101B 2 units, P/NP, Honors credit for working on USJ Winter and Spring Quarters InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver workshops
H.C. 101B is NOT mandatory for USJ involvement;
however, all staff members are welcome to enroll
Important things to note: Research writers should attend the workshop
especially if unclear about research article formats
Review and interview article writers can choose from a pool of topics and faculty members
Please note: submission deadline is Jan. 7, 2008
USJ cannot guarantee that all research articles submitted will be published
Timeline Now to Jan. 7, 2008:
Conduct and submit faculty interviews, research and submit review articles, submit research articles
Jan. 7, 2008: Due date for ALL articles Jan. 7, 2008 to March 2008:
Editorial Board and Review Board, Writers revise article (everything in by Spring Break)
End of March 2008 – May 1 2008: Managing Editor layout/design, final revision by faculty and editors
May 1, 2008: Send to Print (4-6 Weeks)
June release date for Vol. 21
Contact USJ Website: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/usj E-mail: [email protected] Instructor &Advisor:
Audrey Cramer, Ph.D., [email protected] Tama Hasson, Ph.D., [email protected]
Co-Editors-in-Chief: Neda Asem, [email protected] Anjali Tapadia, [email protected]
From USJ…to you
Thanks for attending this meeting.
We look forward to working with you this year.