Academic Research Courses and Certifications

Australia - A Knowledge Future: The Sir Robert Menzies Oration on Higher Education 2015

Explore Australia's knowledge future with Professor Ian Young's oration on higher education, addressing challenges and opportunities in the evolving academic landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Academic Research Methodology for Master’s Students

Understand the academic research process at master’s level and build the skills to define research questions for a written project

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Write a Successful Research Paper

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Learn to write impactful research papers efficiently. Master structure, content, and style for each section. Streamline your process, create compelling arguments, and polish your writing for academic success.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Microcredential

Preparing for Research

Develop the skills needed to ensure you produce effective, high-quality research for professional and academic projects.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

University of Glasgow;  University of Edinburgh;  The University of Sheffield

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Explore different career options, learn what you want out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Library Research Methods and Resources

Master essential academic research skills, from developing research questions to ethically using diverse sources, synthesizing information, and properly citing references for scholarly success.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Information and Media Literacy

Master essential research skills, information evaluation, and media literacy while exploring academic libraries, internet resources, and the societal impact of living in an information-rich world.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 20th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Research Strategies

Master essential library research methods to identify, evaluate, and ethically cite sources while learning to navigate academic databases and understand information bias and privilege in scholarly research.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 31st Mar, 2025
• Paid Course

Research Methods Online World

Master essential research skills to effectively navigate databases and search engines, develop critical evaluation techniques, and find specific information for academic success.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 7th Apr, 2025
• Paid Course

Evaluating Info for Research

Master essential techniques for evaluating sources, identifying bias, understanding misinformation, and applying ethical information practices to enhance your academic research capabilities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks
• 17th Mar, 2025
• Paid Course

College Composition

Master essential academic writing skills through diverse readings, critical thinking strategies, and research-based assignments focused on expository and argumentative texts for university-level composition.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Information Competency

Master essential research techniques and information retrieval skills, from evaluating electronic resources to creating effective search strategies and understanding ethical information use.

• California Community Colleges System
• 6 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 10th Mar, 2025
• Paid Course

Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking

Master critical thinking techniques while developing advanced reading and writing skills for academic essays, research papers, and complex text analysis through analytical and argumentative approaches.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

College Composition

Master essential writing skills through expository themes, research techniques, and critical thinking. Develop analytical abilities and craft compelling research papers while enhancing rhetorical expertise.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Using the Library of the Twenty-First Century

Gain insights into academic research skills, library databases, and effective use of online resources for scholarly work - from locating print materials to leveraging electronic formats and web resources.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks
• 14th Apr, 2025
• Paid Course