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Welcome to the Citizen Researcher Essentials: A Short Course! This course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to become active participants in the research process and contribute their unique perspectives as citizen researchers. By leveraging your personal experiences and expertise, you can work alongside researchers to shape the direction of research and drive positive change in areas that matter to you.
Course Content: This course is delivered online and consists of seven learning topics. It is best if these are completed in order. Each topic will contain a combination of readings, videos, self-reflection questions, and quizzes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered. It is recommended to allocate approximately one and a half hours for each module to complete the content thoroughly. Engaging with all the materials will help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills to actively participate in citizen research.
Topic 1: What is consumer involvement in research and why should I become involved?
Topic 2: Research funding and research ethics
Topic 3: The research process and research quality
Topic 4: How do I become involved in research?
Topic 5: Opportunities for consumer involvement
Topic 6: Working as part of the research team
Topic 7: Introduction to working with data
Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Describe meaningful and authentic consumer involvement in research.
Outline the steps involved in the research
Recognise different levels of involvement that exist for consumers in research
Recognise skills and attributes required as a research team member
Who can do the course? The "Citizen Researcher Essentials: A Short Course" is designed for individuals who are interested in actively participating in the research process and contributing their personal experiences and expertise as citizen researchers. This course is relevant to a diverse range of individuals, including:
People with lived experience of disability
Parents and caregivers of people with a disability
Health consumers
Requirements: To do this course, you will require a personal computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
Recognition: On completion of the Program, you may be eligible to claim a Griffith Credential the "Partnering with Consumers in Research" badge. To be eligible for the digital badge, you must successfully complete all the quizzes and achieve 80% in each of the learning modules.
Accessibility: We have made significant efforts to ensure that this module is accessible to all users. However, we recognise that individuals may have different accessibility needs. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning experience and addressing any barriers that may arise. If you encounter barriers in using the modules or require content in plain language or easy English, we encourage you to reach out to Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability via email at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.
How to get started? To get started in the course and secure your spot as one of the first 100 participants, please follow the below steps:
Complete the Enrolment Survey below: Fill out the required information, ensuring that you provide accurate details.
Submit the survey: Once you have completed the enrolment survey, press the "Submit" button to send your information to us.
Wait for confirmation and automated message: After submitting the survey, our friendly team will be in contact with you within 7 business days to confirm your enrolment in the course and instructions on how to activate your account to access the course content.
Receive a Welcome email: Upon confirmation, you will receive a welcome email containing access details to the course content. This email will provide all the information you need to get started on your learning journey.
Welcome to the Citizen Researcher Essentials: A Short Course! This course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to become active participants in the research process and contribute their unique perspectives as citizen researchers. By leveraging your personal experiences and expertise, you can work alongside researchers to shape the direction of research and drive positive change in areas that matter to you.
Course Content: This course is delivered online and consists of seven learning topics. It is best if these are completed in order. Each topic will contain a combination of readings, videos, self-reflection questions, and quizzes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered. It is recommended to allocate approximately one and a half hours for each module to complete the content thoroughly. Engaging with all the materials will help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills to actively participate in citizen research.
Topic 1: What is consumer involvement in research and why should I become involved?
Topic 2: Research funding and research ethics
Topic 3: The research process and research quality
Topic 4: How do I become involved in research?
Topic 5: Opportunities for consumer involvement
Topic 6: Working as part of the research team
Topic 7: Introduction to working with data
Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Describe meaningful and authentic consumer involvement in research.
Outline the steps involved in the research
Recognise different levels of involvement that exist for consumers in research
Recognise skills and attributes required as a research team member
Who can do the course? The "Citizen Researcher Essentials: A Short Course" is designed for individuals who are interested in actively participating in the research process and contributing their personal experiences and expertise as citizen researchers. This course is relevant to a diverse range of individuals, including:
People with lived experience of disability
Parents and caregivers of people with a disability
Health consumers
Requirements: To do this course, you will require a personal computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
Recognition: On completion of the Program, you may be eligible to claim a Griffith Credential the "Partnering with Consumers in Research" badge. To be eligible for the digital badge, you must successfully complete all the quizzes and achieve 80% in each of the learning modules.
Accessibility: We have made significant efforts to ensure that this module is accessible to all users. However, we recognise that individuals may have different accessibility needs. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning experience and addressing any barriers that may arise. If you encounter barriers in using the modules or require content in plain language or easy English, we encourage you to reach out to Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability via email at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.
How to get started? To get started in the course and secure your spot as one of the first 100 participants, please follow the below steps:
Complete the Enrolment Survey below: Fill out the required information, ensuring that you provide accurate details.
Submit the survey: Once you have completed the enrolment survey, press the "Submit" button to send your information to us.
Wait for confirmation and automated message: After submitting the survey, our friendly team will be in contact with you within 7 business days to confirm your enrolment in the course and instructions on how to activate your account to access the course content.
Receive a Welcome email: Upon confirmation, you will receive a welcome email containing access details to the course content. This email will provide all the information you need to get started on your learning journey.
