Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of research for essay writing. Students will learn the different types of research and how to conduct effective research using a variety of sources including online databases and the internet.Key Learning Points
- Learn the different types of research and how to conduct effective research using a variety of sources
- Discover how to evaluate sources and determine their credibility
- Understand how to organize and present research findings in an essay
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Content Writer
- USA: $45,000 - $75,000
- India: ₹300,000 - ₹600,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
- Research Analyst
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹400,000 - ₹800,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- Academic Writer
- USA: $40,000 - $70,000
- India: ₹250,000 - ₹500,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
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Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to conduct effective research using a variety of sources
- Evaluate sources and determine their credibility
- Organize and present research findings in an essay
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of writing and grammar
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Academic and Business Writing
- English Writing Skills
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Description
Course 4: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
Outline
- Course Introduction
- Course Introduction Video
- Pre-Course Survey
- Message About Peer Reviews
- Introduction to Research
- Intro Video
- Choosing a Research Topic Video Lecture
- Finding and Evaluating Academic Sources Video Lecture
- Introduction to Research Writing
- Lecture Objectives
- Sample Research Assignments
- Choosing Search Terms Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Evaluating Sources Practice
- Practice Quiz
- Introduction to Research Quiz
- Doing Research and Planning the Paper
- Intro Video
- More on Finding Sources and Taking Notes Video Lecture
- Making an Outline Video Lecture
- Thesis Statements for Research Papers Video Lecture
- Lecture Objectives
- Creating an Annotated Bibliography
- Sample Annotated Bibliographies
- Annotated Bibliography Assignment
- Making an Outline
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Thesis Statements for Research Papers Practice
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Doing Research Quiz
- Language for Research Writing
- Intro Video
- Academic Tone and Language Video Lecture
- Using Statistics in Writing Video Lecture
- The Academic Word List and Reporting Verbs Video Lecture
- Lecture Objectives
- Academic Tone and Language Practices
- Academic Tone and Language Practice Key
- Lecture Objectives
- Using Statistics for Writing Practice
- Additional Resources on Using Statistics
- Academic Word List and Reported Speech Introduction
- Lecture Objectives
- Academic Word List Practice
- Practice Quiz
- Language for Research Quiz
- More on Citing Sources and Formatting
- Intro Video
- Using Purdue Owl Video Lecture
- Using EasyBib Video Lecture
- Citing Sources Overview
- Updates to MLA Format
- Lecture Objectives
- Purdue Owl Practice
- Resources for Formatting Research Papers
- Lecture Objectives
- EasyBib Practice
- EasyBib Practice Key
- Learn More!
- Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Citing Sources and Formatting Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fundamentals of research for essay writing. In this course, you will learn how to find sources, evaluate their credibility, and use them in your essays effectively. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides a step-by-step guide to conducting research for essays.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The course provides practical tips and examples.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course is free and accessible to everyone.
- The course provides a useful toolkit for future research.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic.
- Some users would have liked more emphasis on advanced research techniques.
- Some users found the quizzes to be too easy.
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming.
- Some users found the discussion forums to be unhelpful.
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