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Writing in English at University (Coursera)

Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life. This course aims: - to give you an understanding of the conventions of academic writing in English and to teach you the components and benefits of what [...]

Learning Online: Searching and Researching (FutureLearn)

Apr 22nd 2024
Learning Online: Searching and Researching (FutureLearn)
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Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information. In this course, you’ll explore the rich and diverse range of information available to you online, how to use search tools effectively, and the ways in which you can begin to assess information that you [...]

Academic Writing (edX)

The academic writing course targets individuals transitioning from non-academic backgrounds, catering to school leavers and professionals re-entering higher education. The course focuses on enhancing academic writing understanding and skills, providing essential foundational tools for success. For school leavers, it bridges the gap between prior education and tertiary requirements, while [...]

Community Based Research: Getting Started (FutureLearn)

Oct 10th 2022
Community Based Research: Getting Started (FutureLearn)
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Learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using the 'citizen science' approach of UCL's RELIEF Centre. Community based research means involving a community in all stages of a research process - this kind of research can give people the power to transform their [...]

Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges (FutureLearn)

How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Discover the methods and tools of transdisciplinary research. In today’s world, we face many complex societal challenges. Projects addressing these challenges often involve actors and stakeholders from different fields and disciplines bringing together [...]