The course provides a broad view of how to become and progress as a researcher. It spans over a wide range of topics, from the historical development of scientific thought to research methodology, to the pragmatics of publication, research funding, evaluation, and promotion in a researcher’s career. It also stresses the ethical aspects of research. Although the course speaks about scientific research in general, it especially focuses on the field on Information and Communication Science and Technology.
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Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)
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Subtítulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Habilidades que obtendrás
publicationsevaluating researchResearch Methodologyresearch ethicsResearch
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 7 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano is a scientific-technological University, which trains engineers, architects and industrial designers.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
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WEEK 1 - Research and its context
Week 1 has an introductory and motivational purpose. It faces the following questions: What is science? What is scientific research? What is the relation between scientific progress and the progress of society? What is the relation between research and innovation? Why should researchers engage themselves publicly?
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4 videos (Total 30 minutos)
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WEEK 2 - Research Methodology
Week 2 focuses on research methods. It discusses the interplay between invention — the creative act that identifies an interesting open problem and a possible solution — and validation — the meticulous process through which the identified solution is critically evaluated. It briefly discusses the historical evolution of the notion of a “scientific method”, through which research results are validated, mainly developed in the context of physical and natural sciences. Then it broadens the analysis to other kinds of research, and in particular ICST research.
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6 videos (Total 46 minutos)
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WEEK 3 - The products of research: publications and beyond
The results of research (its products) are used to develop further research and lead to industrial innovations and societal changes. Week 3 focuses on the diffusion process of research products. The main way of diffusing research results is through scientific publications. The traditional publication process is analysed and recent trends towards open access are also discussed. Other kinds of research products, which take the form of artifacts, like data sets or research prototypes, are also discussed.
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6 videos (Total 52 minutos)
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WEEK 4 - The researcher's progress
Week 4 focuses on the researcher’s career progress in his/her professional life, from being a researcher-in-formation to becoming a junior independent researcher to maturing into an established research leader. In particular, it discusses the skills one needs to acquire and provides tips of advice on how to progress successfully.
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4 videos (Total 30 minutos)
Reseñas
Principales reseñas sobre BEING A RESEARCHER (IN INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
por SN9 de sep. de 2020
Excellent Course. I clearly understood what is the meaning of research, how do we have to carry out research. I thank the Instructor Carlo Ghezzi for his Excellent explanation.
por MH13 de sep. de 2020
Excellent, Thanks a lot to coursera to offer such an exciting and useful course free at cost. Special Thanks to honourable instructor.
por AJ25 de jun. de 2020
Course found to very interesting and knowledgeable as new entrant. Instructor explanation and pace of delivery found to be excellent
por VM24 de jul. de 2020
This course is one of the best I did through mooc platform. Best suited for both junior and experienced research scholars.
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