Basics of Academic Research
Basics of Academic Research, How to Be a Scientific Researcher.
Course Description
In this course you will learn the basic knowledge that can make you a good researcher. This course consists of seven modules
Module I
Introduction
What is the research ?
What is the difference between search and research ?
The hallmarks of research ?
What makes a good academic writer ?
Things you can do to become a good writer
Module II
The Scientific Method Steps
The steps
1- Define the problem
2- The research question
3- Literature search
4- The hypothesis
5- Experiments
6- Analysis
7- Inference
The principles of experimental design
Module III
Academic Writing Style
Various rules to make your paper in the academic style
How to use punctuation in your writing
Module IV
Verbs Used in Paper Parts
Paper Parts
Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Future work
Module V
The Structure of Research Paper
Paper Parts
Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Future work
Module VI
How to Make a Grant Proposal
Paper Parts
Title, Introduction, Problem Statement, Objectives, Literature Review, Methodology of Research, Research Plan, Budget, Research Team, References
Module VII
Arrange References
Use Mendeley
Module VIII
Paper Publication
Time of paper publishing
Where we can publish our work ?
Types of publications ?
How to find the suitable journal and submit your article ?
The cases of your manuscript after sending to the journal
Dealing with rejection
