Research Learning Series | Seneca Applied Research | Seneca Students

The Research Learning Series offered by Seneca Applied Research includes five different modules that will provide you with important information for when you embark on your research journey.

Four modules — Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Research Design and Implementation, Research Ethics, Research Survey Questions and Responsible Conduct of Research — are a collaboration between Seneca Polytechnic and Humber College through the Humber Seneca Polytechnic Partnership. As a Seneca student, please refer to the Seneca resources.

The module Research Intellectual Property was developed by College La Cité, in collaboration with George Brown College and Canadore College and funded by the Ontario Online Learning Consortium, also known as eCampusOntario.

To self-enrol into the modules, log into Learn@Seneca using your Seneca student credentials. Then click on each link listed under the course description to enrol.  Once you are enrolled, the module will display on your dashboard.

Note: Every module is standalone. You may choose and select which module you would like to enrol.

Deadline to register is Friday December 6.

Research Intellectual Property

The objective of this online module is to demystify the concepts of intellectual property with key players within the framework of college applied research programs. To help put the notion of intellectual property in college research into perspective, students will follow a fictitious project.

Enrol to RIP100

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Research Design and Implementation

This module addresses how to intentionally apply the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in research design and implementation. You will become familiar with these terms and learn about practical considerations and strategies for your own practice.

Enrol to RDE100

Research Ethics

This module has been designed to help you familiarize yourself with ethical research practices as outlined in the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans —TCPS 2 (2022) and other specific institutional policies, such as Seneca’s Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Subjects Policy and Humber’s Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Policy. The main topics of this module are the core principles of research ethics involving human subjects, the processes researchers must follow when undertaking research involving human subjects and participant considerations for research involving human subjects.

Enrol to REB100

Research Survey Questions

This module has been designed to familiarize you with the established processes and practices for creating effective questions for survey research.

Enrol to RSU100

Responsible Conduct of Research

The purpose of this module is to educate Seneca and Humber researchers (students and employees) on the responsible conduct of research governed by the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (2021) and other policies. The main topics of this module are the policies and requirements for researchers to follow when performing research, applying for and managing government funds and disseminating results.

Enrol to RCR100