Researching Certification

Researching Certification

Whatever your industry, good research skills are essential if you want to uncover reliable information and form your own opinion on a topic.

In this course, you will learn the basic steps that you need to take when researching a question or general area of interest.

 

You will learn:

  • Why it is important to clarify your research question early on
  • The difference between primary and secondary sources
  • How to find reliable, well-informed sources of information
  • How to take notes that will help you organise your thoughts
  • How to avoid plagiarism

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Researching Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 1 module and should take 45 minutes to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the module.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the module there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the module. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Researching Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 45 minutes to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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