Blog posts from professional researchers, providing insight into how research is conducted
http://scientistatwork.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/17/to-study-quail-with-a-little-help/#more-15137
http://scientistatwork.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/01/solving-the-madagascar-biodiversity-puzzle/#more-1559
Web Guru: Guide for Undergraduate Research is a comprehensive website that provides a variety of resources to undergraduates
http://www.webguru.neu.edu/