This document discusses the similarities between research and cooking by providing advice from students. It suggests that both require advanced planning by knowing your goals, gathering quality ingredients from various sources rather than just what is readily available, and executing your work with care and passion. Students advise starting research early, using a variety sources beyond just books, and avoiding superficial or inadequate "Ramen and Popcorn" approaches.

1. Research & Cooking by Chris Bourg, Stanford University

2. Research is like cooking … Research

3. Common college student diet

4. Why Ramen & Popcorn diet?

6. Know what you are making

8. No more Ramen & Popcorn!