Research Quality and Reproducibility

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 Item 3 item

3. Collaborators • Boston University • Duke University • Ohio State University • University of Minnesota • University of Oxford • University of Southern Maine Item 2 item

4. Lead advisors Item 4 item Item 1 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 Item 4 item Item 1 item Item 2 item Who is it for? Postgraduate students who are undertaking research projects. More experienced researchers. Advanced undergraduates starting their first research projects. Item 3 Item 4 Item 1

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 Item 4 item Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 3 Item 4 Item 1

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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 Item 4 item Item 1 item Item 2 item Item 3 Item 4 Item 1

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