Module 1: Research Partnerships for Greater Impact

Resources & Training

This module introduces the purpose and impact of research and highlights some of the achievements and challenges of research at �ۺ�Ů��.

Learning Objectives

By the end of module 1, you will be able to:

Discuss general principles and goals of research acknowledging some of the variation in methodologies;
Summarize basic definitions, policies, structures and processes of research in the Canadian university context;
Explain the potential mutual benefits that research partnerships among academic researchers and individuals from different sectors can have; and
Describe the importance of building authentic research partnerships to advance research, scholarship, and creative activity.

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General principles and goals of research (variation in methodologies).
Basic definitions, policies, structures, and processes of research in the Canadian university context.
Potential mutual benefits for academic researchers and individuals from different sectors who engage in research partnerships.
The importance of building authentic research partnerships to advance research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Why do research?
Research at �ۺ�Ů��.
Research continuum from basic to applied.
Research designs and key considerations.
General steps in the research process.
Who can or should be a part of the research team?
Importance of building authentic research partnerships (describing tokenism and how to avoid).