Research and Write Papers | Program by Harvard Student Agencies (HSA)

In this program, students will learn the fundamentals of research and research writing under the guidance of qualified student mentor. At the end of the program, students will produce a 1500-2000 word research report, which will be published.

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Research is an important step in the process of actualising innovative ideas and building a solid academic profile. Embolden your goals for the future and attain proficiency in topics that resonate with you by writing your own research paper with the guidance of qualified student mentors.

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Research Areas

STEM: Technology Impacts in Society
- Law
- Arts & Humanities
- Business & the Evolution of the Digital Market

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What You’ll Gain

Make your ideas a reality by researching

Research Fundamentals

Learn about research fundamentals and critical research skills for a deeper understanding of the topic.

Paper Writing

Explore various types of research writing and write a 1500-2000-word research paper.

Enhance Your Knowledge

Develop enhanced knowledge about the topic of your interest that can guide you to innovate.

Build Your College Profile

Build your college profile by writing a research paper that actions change.

Skill Building

Build your research and problem-solving skills along with critical thinking, analysing, editing, and organising abilities.

Networking Opportunities

Expand your peer group by networking with mentors and peers worldwide and acquiring knowledge of diverse cultures, international problems, etc.

Past Mentors

Our expert mentors from previous sessions

Akanksha Sah

Student, Harvard University

Philosophy and Psychology

Ina Bhoopalam

Student, Harvard University

Economics

Sherry Liu

Student, Harvard University

Applied Math in Economics and Computer Science

Francisco Fernandez

Student, Harvard University

Philosophy and Education Studies

Awards & Recognitions

Showcase your achievements to the world

Certificates

Certificate of Participation provided to all participants.

Webinars/Masterclass

Access to all LWL webinar/masterclass.

LWL Social Media Feature

Get a chance to be featured on Learn with Leaders’ Social Media platforms.

Publish Your Work

Get a chance to publish your research paper with the help of the mentors.

Schedule

8 week program: every Sunday starting 19th November 2023

Date

November 19, 2023 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Introduction to research

a. Different types of research

b. What counts as research?

c. How to find research opportunities

d. How to form a thesis

e. How to write a research paper

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Date

November 26, 2023 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Scientific Method

a. Defining the problem

b. Making observations

c. Forming a hypothesis

d. Conducting an experiment

e. Drawing conclusions

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Date

December 3, 2023 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Research Writing Overview

a. Case Studies

b. Going over the publication process

c. How to read a research paper and critique it

d. How to present your research professionally and clearly

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Date

December 10, 2023 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Research Writing Format and Sources

a. How writing in research is different from other types of writing

b. Formatting research papers

c. Types of sources

d. How to find different types of sources

e. Citations

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Date

January 7, 2024 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

a. Literature review

b. How to evaluate different types of sources

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Date

January 14, 2024 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Individual Projects

a. Analysis, looking at evidence, and coming up with own thesis

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Date

January 21, 2024 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Individual Projects

a. Writing the research paper (1500 - 2000 word paper)

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Date

January 28, 2024 -Sunday

Time

9:00 am - 10:30 am-EST

Individual Projects

a. Presentation week: Each student presents on their project to Harvard students

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Students and alumni love our programs

What people are saying about us

1000+

Students

25+

Countries

I was taught how to conduct high quality research and, most importantly, I had helpful mentors who really invested in me.

Sierra Newton

Bodwell High School, Canada

I realized it was not just about writing several high-quality papers with them. They made me understand it is important to go deep and always be curious.

Lintang Hidayat

JIS High School, Indonesia

I was eager to gain a deeper understanding of the research process, and the program exceeded all my expectations. I learnt how to improve my academic writing & discovered a true passion for research

Akshada Dake

Grade 10, Dwight School, UAE

The Research Scholars Program was an outstanding experience. I understood many approaches to learning such as organization, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills.

Maria-Iliana Chiladki

Grade 9, Bavarian International School, Germany

This program improved my academic writing skill, like how to format an academic research paper. The most valuable aspect of the program was the interactions we had with our mentors and one another.

Ana Martinez

Grade 11, Canada

One of the key takeaways of the program was the amount of independence I was given to write my own paper and conduct my research.

Yesol Kim

Grade 11, Istanbul International School, South Korea

The Research Scholars Program provided me with valuable opportunities to enhance my academic writing skills. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking improvement in academic writing.

Samuel Pernalete Prada

Grade 10, Casuarinas International College. Peru