CE-26PA1004X - Research 101
Research 101 is an introductory course that provides learners with a foundation in research. Through a series of structured, self-paced modules, the course presents core concepts essential to understanding, conducting, and communicating research across the research continuum.
Learners explore topics including:
- Defining and classifying research
- Mentor–mentee expectations
- Identifying research mentors and projects
- Human subjects protections and ethics review processes
- Study design and data analysis basics
- Scientific writing and presentation
- Transparency and rigor
- Introductory NIH grant concepts
- Team science
Instruction is delivered through brief videos, readings, case studies, and discussions that emphasize real-world application and ethical research practices.
By the end of the course, learners are equipped with the foundational knowledge, skills, and resources needed to engage meaningfully in research activities, collaborate effectively within research teams, and navigate the early stages of developing, conducting, and disseminating research.
Course Outline
This course focuses on the following modules:
- Introduction to research
- Aligning expectations
- Identifying a research mentor and a research project
- Introduction to human subjects research and protections
- Submitting an Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol
- Conducting a literature search
- Effective writing for publication
- Introduction to team science
- Transparency, rigor, and reproducibility in research
- Study design and data analysis basics
- Presenting our research
- Evaluating the literature and presenting a journal club
- NIH grant basics
- Team science basics
Learner Outcomes
Learners who complete this course can expect the following outcomes:
- Identify core concepts, terminology, and stages of research.
- Explain ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and protections for human subjects in research.
- List foundational research skills to develop a research question, identify a mentor, and outline a scholarly project.
- Evaluate research practices and examples for rigor, transparency, effective collaboration, and responsible dissemination.
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for individuals who are new to research or preparing to participate in research through a summer program or research lab and are seeking a foundational understanding of the research process.
What You'll Earn
After completing all course requirements, learners earn the Research 101 record of completion.
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Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST)
The CCTST mission is to accelerate the development, dissemination, and implementation of innovative biomedical research discoveries that drive improvements in health and health care delivery.
Our vision is for the CCTST to serve as a driving force for improved health and health care delivery in Greater Cincinnati. The CCTST inspires and empowers thought-leaders to discover, implement, and disseminate innovative clinical and translational research while cultivating a vibrant and interdisciplinary translational workforce. For more information, visit: www.cctst.org