Research skills in practice

The holder of the micro-credential is able to/has knowledge of:

• is able to search for information from reliable, high-quality sources;
• is able to verify information and recognize disinformation;
• is able to use scholarly sources and cite and reference them correctly in accordance with applicable guidelines;
• has knowledge of the basics of academic writing and is able to prepare an academic paper in accordance with basic standards;
• is prepared to recognize the importance of knowledge, critically assess their own competencies and knowledge, and demonstrates openness to understanding complex issues.

The holder has completed 20 hours of practical classes, 2 hours of individual consultation sessions.

The micro-credential was awarded based on a score of 4.5 or 5.0 for a Wikipedia article prepared as part of the project, as well as a passing score on an additional test assessing knowledge beyond the scope of the course syllabus. Only students who voluntarily expressed their desire to obtain the micro-credential were eligible to take the test. To receive the micro-certificate, students had to answer at least 70% of the questions correctly. Fulfilling both of the above conditions served as the basis for awarding the student an additional distinction in the form of a micro-certificate, confirming the achievement of learning outcomes that go beyond the standard requirements of the course.

Number of ECTS credits: 1

Additional information:
The competencies include skills in text editing and writing, including preparing, analyzing, and developing informational and academic content.

Knowledge of principles of publishing and editing content on open knowledge platforms such as Wikipedia, including standards of source verification, neutral language, and factual accuracy.

Ability to effectively search for high-quality information, critically analyze it, and assess the credibility of sources, including identifying misinformation.

Experience in working with academic sources and correctly citing and referencing them in accordance with academic standards.

Basic knowledge of academic writing principles and analytical texts, useful for writing a thesis or diploma dissertation.

Developed ability to critically evaluate one’s own knowledge and openness to analyzing complex informational and communication problems.

The project was conducted in English, which additionally supported the development of language skills, particularly in academic communication and working with specialized texts.