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Welcome to Pre-seeds (Research 101)!


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This intro is intentionally lightweight—don’t rush through it! Invite learners to reflect on their own relationship with research and learning. Consider pausing to ask why they joined the course or what they’re hoping to walk away with.



Episode 1.1: Introduction to research: What is research?


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Episode 1.2: The research process: Steps involved in conducting research


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Episode 1.3: How is Research Classified?


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  • Invite learners to label their personal project ideas using at least three different criteria.
  • Emphasise that labels may shift as a study evolves—research is iterative.


Episode 1.4: Types of Research I: Basic, Applied; Quantitative, Qualitative


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Episode 1.5: Strengths, Limitations, and Applications of Research Types


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Episode 12.1: Introduction to Open Science: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?


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Episode 12.2: The Reproducibility Crisis: Why Researchers Needed to Change


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Episode 12.3: Open Science Across the Research Lifecycle


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Episode 12.4: How Are Open Practices Classified?


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Episode 12.4: Types of Open Practices I: Preregistration & Registered Reports; Open Data (FAIR & CARE)


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