This course covers the fundamentals of academic research, including finding reliable academic information, acknowledging sources, avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement, paraphrasing and quoting correctly using the Harvard Referencing Style, and using note cards and research applications to track information for a mock research project.
SACOB Micro Courses are not accredited and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field and is a non-credit bearing course.
Description
This course covers the fundamentals of academic research, including finding reliable academic information, acknowledging sources, avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement, paraphrasing and quoting correctly using the Harvard Referencing Style, and using note cards and research applications to track information for a mock research project.
Accreditation
This is a SACOB Short Learning Programme or Short Course.
Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is academic research?
1.3 Finding academic information
1.4 Acknowledge academic information
1.5 Tracking academic information
Qualification
Certificate of Completion of SACOB Micro Course
Requirements
This course is suited for anyone who is wanting to gain knowledge and understanding within the field. There are no specific entrance requirements.
Duration
4 weeks
Packages
Online Standard:
- Coursebook Access
- Concept Videos
- Section Quizzes
- Practical Examples
- Unit Summaries
Assessment
Final Online Quiz
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies and sharpen your skills with more short courses or take it a level up and go for a professional body certification to build onto these vital skills.
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