Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to begin...

• Define your interests:  

Research listserv - Are you researching an advising topic for your institution, thesis, or dissertation?  Want to connect with others researching in the advising field?  The NACADA Research Committee sponsors a research discussion listserv to stimulate communication among those researching advising topics.

Research Symposium is designed for researchers at all levels who are ready to transform their ideas into scholarly works.

•  Gauge existing research: 

Current Research within the field of Advising.

NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources

• Understanding research perspectives
  • Social Science Research
  • Philosophic and Humanities Research
  • Scientific Inquiry in Advising
  • Check out sample research articles:

Mottarella, Fritzsche, and Cerabino - 'What Do Students Want in Advising? ' 

Smith - 'First-Year Student Perceptions of Academic Advisement'

Here are some ways to help you to make the transition from student to researcher.

• Creating a supportive research community: 
  Doctoral Student Interest Group
  Join a Facebook group that focuses on research, writing, and advising scholarship.
   
• See how it’s been done: Doctoral student journey of a NACADA member
   
•  Turn your ideas into research:
  Research Symposium is designed for researchers at all levels who are ready to transform their ideas into scholarly works.

 Are you interested in writing about advising but don’t have lots of time or funding?   

 Contribute to the NACADA research blog

• Become a Content Reviewer / Publication Reviewer -Complete the Application to review NACADA-produced books.
• Learn more about writing for NACADA -Information about different publishing venues and the writing process.
•  Building a long-term research agenda
• Apply for a NACADA Research Grant Grant application and guidelines

Are you a seasoned researcher in your own discipline who wants to expand your interests and skills to the field of academic advising?

• Infusing Research into Practice: Multiple Pathways to Conducting Research in Academic Advising - Webcast recording
• Scholarly Inquiry in Academic Advising - a comprehensive guide for completing research
• Learn more about Writing for NACADA - information about different publishing venues and the writing process.
• Grant Writing Resources