The University of Michigan-Flint Journal of Student Research is specifically designed to offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to experience the manuscript submission and review process. Students who participate in the UM-Flint Student Research Conference (SRC) as presenters are invited to submit a written version of their presentation for publication in the journal for that year. This volume presents papers from the 3rd conference held at the University of Michigan-Flint campus in April, 2013.
This publication includes a series of scholarly articles representing were composed by undergraduate and graduate students, written with the assistance of a faculty mentor. These manuscripts represent a strong personal commitment of the students and faculty members toward research and creative endeavors.
Manuscript Guidelines: Students’ papers are submitted in Microsoft Word. The text of all manuscripts are no more than 15-20 double-spaced pages, typed in a 10-12 point font size with one-inch margins. The instructions for preparing the manuscript are provided by the event coordinators. “Permission to Publish” and “Faculty Mentor Approval” forms are included with each manuscript. The SRC Committee reviews the submissions for documentation and compliance with manuscript guidelines. The authors are ultimately responsible for the content, information, and any interpretation within the manuscripts.
Student Research Conference Planning Committee
Mary Deibis, Office of Graduate Programs
Andre Louis, Office of Research