Defining Research and Searching the Literature
Exploring what research is and how to begin your search
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
8 hours
Defining Research and Searching the Literature
We research everyday using the internet to gain information about certain topics (e.g. Statistics of Covid 19). We research when we are studying on an academic course, for this we do the following to obtain information:
- Ask experts
- Review books, articles and other literature
- Question/observe colleagues
- Use past experience
- For some intuition is also used
However the scientific research process is completely different, it is original work, which aims to solve problems and answer questions.
Learning on this course
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Who is the course for?
For ARU students enrolled on MSc Mental Health and MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing Programmes.
Who developed the course?
Anglia Ruskin University
ARU is a global university with campuses across the East of England. They are passionate about transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research.
Established
1858Location
Cambridge, UKWorld ranking
Top 350Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018
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