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Politecnico di Milano

Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

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.

Status: Innovation
Status: Scientific Methods
BeginnerCourse7 hours

Featured reviews

OA

5.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2021

This was an excellent course, and is a must-watch for budding researchers.

BS

4.0Reviewed Oct 24, 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

OM

4.0Reviewed Sep 14, 2020

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

EH

5.0Reviewed Sep 14, 2020

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

AL

4.0Reviewed Jul 2, 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.

SS

5.0Reviewed Jul 27, 2020

Amazing piece of information for budding and established researchers. Just loved it

R

5.0Reviewed Jun 4, 2020

Excellent, helpful information, too much helpful, full of knowledge. Thanks

KE

5.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2021

This course is highly informative and useful for improving my research experience, knowledge and application.

KW

5.0Reviewed Oct 28, 2021

This is one of the best course talking about what research means and all thing relater to research. Very clear! Thanks!

IG

4.0Reviewed Sep 9, 2023

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

RS

5.0Reviewed Mar 22, 2021

An excellent course which is very well delivered by an obviously excellent lecturer.

DR

4.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2020

contains are good but language is used with confusing. it should e easy to understand. presentation is very good.

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