URISE: Finding & Managing Relevant Research Articles

Issued by Auburn University

The URISE course, offered by the Auburn University Department of Biosystems Engineering, is designed to expose undergraduates to research methods, research literature, and technical writing. Additionally, it assists students in gaining confidence in the world of research. Students will receive portions of the Digital Badge upon successfully completing each of the six assignments. Students are awarded the complete badge once the final module's assignment is graded.

Skills

Clear & Effective Communication
Critical Thinking
Information Retrieval
Research Skills
Technical Writing

Earning Criteria

The second module, Finding & Managing Relevant Research Articles, focuses on the purpose, varied types, and standard formatting of research articles. At the end of the module, students are assessed on the successful completion of a writing assignment.