Ten simple rules to make the most out of your undergraduate research career (PLOS)

PLOS Computational Biology has a series of “Ten Simple Rules” articles.

Here is one for undergraduate researchers,

“Ten simple rules to make the most out of your undergraduate research career” by Megan Yu and Yu-Min Kuo

Here are the rules, read the article for elaboration

• Rule 1: Start early
• Rule 2: Know your foundational knowledge and skills
• Rule 3: Let passion guide your research interests and goals
• Rule 4: Build positive relationships with your lab colleagues
• Rule 5: Keep an open mind and do not be afraid to ask questions
• Rule 6: Foster open communication with your research mentor and maintain a work/life balance
• Rule 7: Learn research by doing it
• Rule 8: Be organized
• Rule 9: Find opportunities to present your work
• Rule 10: Keep up with the scientific literature