Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR; also referred to as Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research) courses are required for students funded by NIH training grants or NSF awards. Most university RCR courses closely follow the list of topics described by the NSF/NIH and use the low-effort, distributed teaching model described by the NIH.…

Course evaluation is often overlooked in the curriculum design and development process. This research, viewed through a "pracademic" lens that combines practical and academic perspectives, analyzes the evaluations and suggestions of English-major students (n = 104) regarding an introductory academic research class within an…

This paper focuses on the experience, reflections, and best practices related to training adult education researchers in an adult learning and leadership doctoral program at a Research I institution in the United States. We discuss embedding technology into the curriculum, fostering connections, and supporting the development of self-directedness…