ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on key players in the undergraduate research process: mentors. It identifies and describes some of the shared values and best practices in undergraduate research mentoring. The chapter outlines different models of research mentoring and provides examples of relevant research activities. Scholars have identified a number of salient practices of successful mentors. Award-winning mentors walk a fine line between controlling the research environment and allowing students substantial freedom. The chapter provides a sampling of history project ideas that can be adapted to different subjects, levels of difficulty, and time commitments. In terms of control, mentors set very high expectations and standards, which often press students beyond their comfort zones.
