Research 101

NEW SELF-PACED COURSE

The hardest part of research isn’t answering a question.
It’s knowing what to do before you know what your question is.

Where Research Begins has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into 6 languages. Now authors Tom Mullaney and Christopher Rea bring you their revolutionary research methodology in the form of a self-paced online course, RESEARCH 101.

RESEARCH 101 teaches you fundamental skills for long-term academic and career success, while helping you design and complete a more compelling:

✔️ Honors Thesis
✔️ MA Thesis 
✔️ Dissertation
✔️ Poster presentation 
✔️ Grad school application  
✔️ Grant application
✔️ Scholarship application
✔️ Capstone project
✔️ Seminar paper
✔️ College application
✔️ Independent study
✔️ Conference paper
✔️ Personal statement
✔️ Job talk

This self-paced online course trains you in essential research skills and concepts, while leaving ample time for you to complete a full class schedule and other commitments.

What You Get

  • Eight (8) self-paced learning modules 
  • Writing exercises and self-assessment quizzes in each module 
  • One (1) e-book copy of Where Research Begins (an $18 value) 
  • Meaningless Questions™ Digital Flashcards (a $20 value) 
  • Try This Now™ worksheets 
  • 12-month course access 
  • Virtual group office hours with Tom and Chris during enrollment 
  • Exclusive WRB discounts 
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Syllabus

  • Module 1: How to Foster a Researcher’s Mindset
  • Module 2: What Does Success Look Like (Early) in the Research Process?
  • Module 3: Brilliant Research Projects Begin with Asking “Meaningless Questions”
  • Module 4: Expanding Your “Intellectual Range of Motion”
  • Module 5: How to “Educate Your Questions”: Moving from Meaningless Questions to a Research Project
  • Module 6: What’s Your Problem?: How to Identify the Driving Force Behind Your Research
  • Module 7: How to “Poison Your Audience”: Maximizing Impact When Sharing Your Research
  • Module 8: Office Hours 101: How to Dramatically Improve Time-Constrained Consultations
  • Next Steps in Your Research Journey
  • “Meaningless Questions” Virtual Flashcards for Researchers

Tuition

Early-Bird Price: $49 (50% Off Regular $97 Tuition)*

* Tuition includes one (1) free e-copy of Where Research Begins, one (1) free Meaningless Questions virtual flashcard deck, and all of the other items listed above.