Princeton Correspondents on Undergraduate Research (PCUR)
The Princeton Correspondents on Undergraduate Research (PCUR) blog is authored by current Princeton undergraduate researchers who blog on all things related to the undergraduate research experience. Correspondents promote a culture of research and scholarship amongst undergraduates, support students through all stages of research and independent work, demystify the research process, and empower more students to get involved in research opportunities that enable them to make well-informed decisions about their course of study and career.
Research
Tips for Planning a Research Trip
First-Years and Sophomores: It’s Time to Start Thesis-ing
Graduate Student Reflections: An Interview with Jonathon Catlin
Coursework and Independent Work: Using One to Guide the Other
Research Refreshment: Changing Your Topic at a Dead End
Finding Your Space in the "Scholarly Conversation"
Open-Ended Assignments: Tips Towards Narrowing Your Research
Preparing for Academic Work in Foreign Languages
Citations, Citations, Citations: A Guide to Keeping Track of These Pesky Beasts
A Guide in JP Writing in the Humanities
Sources
So Many Sources: How to Manage the Seemingly Unmanageable
Stumped for Sources at Firestone? No Worries!
A Research Reflection: Discovering Historical Documents in Rare Books
Researching with Skepticism: Working with Historical Sources
When Borrow Direct Isn't Enough: Accessing the New York Public Library
Writing
How to Write a History Research Paper
Writing Lessons from My Creative Writing Workshop
Interacting with Professors
Professorship and Mentorship: An Interview with Professor Bernadette Pérez
Asking Your Professors for Feedback
Office hours are weird. Here's how to make the most of them.