Shoud I take credit for research?

[Melbel505]

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I met with my advisor today to talk about research. He suggested that I email professors about their research and ask if they have spots open in their lab. He also said I could take credit (1-3hrs) this summer for research. I feel more comfortable with the second option, because I switched my major and haven't had that much experience in the lab. From then I could email professors in the fall and feel more confident in my abilities. Has anyone had similar experiences?

 

[Melbel505]

Okay thanks! That is probably what I am hoping for.

 

[deleted781806]

If you start working for someone in the summer they will most likely want to keep you in the upcoming semesters if you prove yourself to be competent. So, if you can find a place that will let you work over the summer I'd say to go for it. Although summer work might be better spent if it was a paid position rather than for credit (unless the credit is applicable to one of your requirements for a major/minor/etc.)