Research as a Transferable Skill A program to help students develop a researcher mindset for academic and professional success

Introduction An interactive online course that focuses on the professional competencies required for those planning to pursue a career in research and related fields Helps students develop critical skills for academic and professional success, with advice on how to transfer them into professional life 12 courses for students 3 additional courses for faculty 17 hours of core content Item 3 item

Collaborators • Clark Atlanta University • Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis • Johnson C. Smith University • Oakland University • Tulane University • University of Nebraska – Omaha • University of Southern Maine • University of Texas – El Paso • University of Westminster • University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire • University of Wisconsin – Platteville • University of Wisconsin – River Falls • University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Item 2 item

Lead advisors Item 1 item Item 4 item Dr. Julio Rivera Professor of Management, Marketing and Geography at Carthage College. He is a national leader in the undergraduate research movement and is a past president of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Prof. Stuart Hampton-Reeves Professor of Shakespeare Studies and College Director of Research at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and Chair of the British Conference of Undergraduate Research.

About the course Features: Animations and comic strips Real case study examples and scenarios Video interviews with real students Links to useful resources and project management tools Interactive features, such as action mazes and jigsaw activities Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 4 item Who is it for? Undergraduate students in science, social science, and humanities. Final three courses are for assisting supervisors. Item 1 Item 3 Item 4

Program structure Number of courses: 15 - First 12 for undergraduates - Final 3 for faculty* Course Titles: Research, scholarship, and creativity: What it is and why it matters Integrity and ethical decision making in research Starting a research project Working with a research team and mentors Engaging stakeholders and funders Research project management Literature reviews: Discovering and evaluating information Research methods and approaches Writing about research Sharing your research findings: Communication and public engagement Commercialization and entrepreneurship Research skills for career planning Introducing undergraduate research across the curriculum* Models of undergraduate research* Measuring the impact of undergraduate research* Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 4 item Item 1 Item 3 Item 4

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Learning outcomes On completion of the course, students will be able to: Conduct a safe, ethical, well-managed research project Work effectively both individually and as part of a research team Review and communicate research literature Understand the concept and benefits of a ‘researcher mindset’ Describe the stages of the funding application and award cycle Explain how to map out a project plan with key milestones and deliverables Communicate research findings to different audiences Manage a career plan in academia or other industries Understand how to translate skills acquired in academia into enhancing their own employability Understand the ‘business of research’ and professional skills Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 4 item Item 1 Item 3 Item 4

Learning outcomes For the faculty courses, some of the learning outcomes include: Identify ways undergraduate research benefits students and others Provide data and information on the contribution of undergraduate research to student success Explain how different disciplinary research methods can generate diverse undergraduate research opportunities Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 4 item Item 1 Item 3 Item 4

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