Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)
Beginner
Online
3 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to the course and to the first week
- What is science? What is scientific research?
- Scientific progress and the progress of society
- Research, innovation and public engagement
Practice Exercise
- Weekly Quiz 1
Videos
- Introduction to research methodology
- The scientific method: a historical perspective
- Lesson learned from the history of science
- The logic of scientific discoveries
- The limits of discoveries
- Experimental validation of research results
Practice Exercise
- Weekly quiz 2
Videos
- Introduction to research diffusion
- Writing a research paper
- The peer review process
- The publication world
- Other forms of diffusion
- Towards open access
Practice Exercise
- Weekly Quiz 3
Videos
- Introduction: am I fit for research?
- Researcher in formation
- Acquiring and mastering the necessary skills
- The indipendent researcher
Practice Exercise
- Weekly Quiz 4
Videos
- Introduction to evaluation
- Evaluation of researchers in their career
- Quantitative research evaluation via bibliometrics
- Conclusion and recommendations
Practice Exercise
- Weekly Quiz 5
Videos
- Introduction and some general principles
- Additional general principles
- Research ethics pragmatics
- Topic specific ethical questions
Practice Exercise
- Weekly Quiz 6