1. Research Quality and Reproducibility
A program to help researchers develop good research habits, and produce better outcomes

2. Introduction
An interactive online program that focuses on developing the skills to produce high-quality, and reproducible research
Provides students with robust training across five key areas of effective and high-quality scientific research
13 modules over 6 courses
60 minutes per module
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3. Collaborators Boston University Duke University Ohio State University
University of Minnesota
University of Oxford
University of Southern Maine
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4. Lead advisors Item 1 item Item 4 item Dr. Richard Coico
Professor of Cell Biology and Medicine, and Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr Coico earned his PhD in Immunology from New York University.
Dr. Rebecca Davies
Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of Quality Central at the University of Minnesota. Dr Davies earned her PhD in Comparative Animal Physiology from the University of Minnesota.

5. About the program Features:
13 modules over 6 online courses, with each module consisting of 60 minutes of material
Courses relate to five key areas that can be studied together or individually: Developing a Research Strategy, Planning Research, Experimentation and Analysis, Communicating Research, and Knowledge Transfer
Assessment at conclusion of each module
Instructors Manual includes ideas for additional instructor-led and peer-to-peer activities
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Who is it for?
Postgraduate students who are undertaking research projects.
More experienced researchers.
Advanced undergraduates starting their first research projects.
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6. Program structure Number of modules: 13 Module titles:
Research quality and reproducibility
Understanding your research area
Developing your research ideas
Designing your research study
Engaging internal and external stakeholders
Intellectual property considerations
Execution, management and documentation experiments
Data management
Data analysis and interpretation
Authoring and publication
Data and resource sharing
Wider communication of research
Mentoring for research quality and reproducibility
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9. Learning outcomes
On completion of the program, participants will be able to:
·        Recognize good research practices that support high quality research
·        Discuss the importance of research rigor, quality, and transparency
·        Identify and reduce risks to research quality and reproducibility
·        Develop, plan and execute well managed and reproducible scientific research
·        Effectively communicate the results of a research project
·        Recognize the importance of mentoring in promoting strong research practices
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10. Support materials for Research Quality and Reproducibility are available from:
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