URISE: Selecting & Applying to Graduate School

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

In the final module, Selecting & Applying to Graduate School, students are guided through the process of searching for and applying to graduate programs and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of higher education. At the end of the module, students are assessed on the successful completion of a writing assignment.