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About the Course

The course provides a broad view of how to become and progress as a researcher. It spans over a wide range of topics, from the historical development of scientific thought to research methodology, to the pragmatics of publication, research funding, evaluation, and promotion in a researcher’s career. It also stresses the ethical aspects of research. Although the course speaks about scientific research in general, it especially focuses on the field on Information and Communication Science and Technology. The course is mainly directed to students engaging in research and beginning researchers. It may also be of interest for senior researcher in their role as supervisors or mentors, and to all those who are interested in how scientific research works. The main topics addressed in the course are: - Research, its historical development, and its role in society; - Research methodology; - The products of research: publications and artifacts; - The professional researcher: roles and career progress; - Research evaluation, from peer review to bibliometrics; - Research ethics....

Top reviews

SN

Sep 9, 2020

Excellent Course. I clearly understood what is the meaning of research, how do we have to carry out research. I thank the Instructor Carlo Ghezzi for his Excellent explanation.

MH

Sep 13, 2020

Excellent, Thanks a lot to coursera to offer such an exciting and useful course free at cost. Special Thanks to honourable instructor.

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26 - 46 of 46 Reviews for Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

By Dr.Malarkodi V V U

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Sep 27, 2020

Excellent course material. It is an eye opener to every researcher

By Universitat P d C N Q J G 3 0 – B

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Jan 7, 2022

Recommended for PhD students and who are interested in research

By Nobulawu T

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May 12, 2021

Great course - very useful course for beginners in research!

By Allan A

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Oct 30, 2020

SUPER AMAZING COURSE...SALUTE TO THE PROFFESOR

By LUIS A G C

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Aug 17, 2021

Muy buen curso para los próximos cientificos

By Mamun I

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Feb 21, 2021

I got a fundamental review about research.

By Muhammad A B

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Sep 1, 2020

Very interesting and knowledgeable course.

By Sumiya

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Oct 21, 2020

I have learned so much.

By Muhammad A

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Jan 2, 2022

Excellent Course

By entisar a

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Aug 12, 2022

Very helpful

By Chinna N C

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Aug 3, 2020

Excellent

By Oyaleke O A O

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May 23, 2021

love it

By Shakil A S

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Nov 22, 2020

amazing

By Cristian R

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Nov 16, 2024

Ottimo

By Dr.Muhammad T M

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Jun 25, 2022

good

By Warda H

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Sep 15, 2020

good

By Souvik P

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Sep 13, 2020

Good

By Abhinav L

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Jul 1, 2024

An introduction to the scientific research process. It is useful for those at the beginning of their career. And for those who rely on scientific research.

By Batool S

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Oct 23, 2022

There were some difficulties in understanding complex terms, but it helped me a lot in knowing many unknown aspects of the scientific research community

By INDRAJIT G

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Sep 9, 2023

Wonderful content and excellent faculty. Obtained lots of value addition to my existing knowledge and skill.

By Omjay M

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Sep 14, 2020

It,s a very good sasen to me and I learn about more den to good ...I am happy