Advanced Research Techniques
Discover doctorate-level, practical research methods to tackle misinformation.
Discover doctorate-level, practical research methods to tackle misinformation.
Modules
Units
Downloadable Workbooks
Scientific References
(...Who Actually Understand Scientific Studies)
You’ll get a variety of materials, detailed workbooks, guides, and checklists to help you when searching for the answers to your scientific questions, including:
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Level 5
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CNP Elective
Only available through our Clinical Nutrition Program
Many of us have felt the pain of pouring over books, websites, academic journals, and other resources looking for answers that just don’t seem to be there…
In reality, research is a highly specialised skill that requires an organised methodology. It’s virtually impossible to find the answers you’re looking for if you don’t know which questions to ask or where to look in the first place!
However, far too many educational programs take this skill for granted! Fortunately, we know what students need to succeed…
Our Advanced Research Techniques ™ certification is designed to help you sort the good information from the bad, and to teach you how to find and use the resources you need.
How do I find answers to complex health and nutrition questions?
How should I identify and collect relevant scientific studies?
Which sources should I use? Where are the best places to go? And how can I be sure that I’m getting all the information I need?
What do I do if I don’t understand what a paper is saying? How do I interpret the data accurately?
How can I know whether a paper is trustworthy and scientifically accurate? Can scientists themselves be biased?
What's the best way to uncover risky mistakes in diet books, blogs or outlets reporting science?
How can I recognise and counter false arguments in deliberately misleading media content?
Everything you’ll discover inside this program is used by our team of scientists and PhDs every single day. The strategies you’ll get to grips with are practised by the world’s leading research institutes, so you know these are methods you can trust.
What happens if a client is confused by something they read in the news? How can we know if there’s any truth behind a media headline? This program will show you how to identify and analyse errors commonly made by news media and blogs, so you can set a “concerned client” straight.
How do we make sense of scientific studies? What if they contradict each other? We’ll jump into exactly what makes a scientific paper tick, how you can find the ones you need, how to interpret them, and how to put them into context so the evidence you collect is sound and robust.
How does 'desk research' look like? What does it take to become a pro at this? Together, we’ll dive straight into the inner workings of literature reviews, including what they are and why they’re key when it comes to getting a handle on scientific papers. Building on this knowledge, we’ll then explore how you can establish your specific research question, so you can find the right answers for your client.
As part of this program, you’ll grasp how scientific papers are structured and the ways you can use them to answer your research question. For example: How do studies communicate findings? What kinds of evidence might they provide? And which types of journals should you look for? Once we get together and solve all these uncertainties, you’ll know exactly how to sharpen your focus so you can utilise this skill when carrying out your own research.
The next step to being an autonomous researcher is learning to sort the good science from the bad. Why do some papers get published whilst others don’t? In this program, we’ll reveal the steps researchers take to ensure their results aren't biased and how you can identify when they are – so you can ensure the information you relay to your client is safe.
What happens if a client is confused by something they read in the news? And how can we know if there’s any truth behind a headline? That’s why this program will show you how to identify and analyse errors commonly made by newspapers and blog articles. You’ll do this by discovering why journalists might want to mislead the public, so you can advise your client accordingly.
You can CONTROL the flow of information...
You can look for what YOU need to know for your practice...
You can FILTER out biased and unreliable sources...
All of this allows you to get more information at a faster pace – because you’ll be independently gathering your own resources.
This means that you won’t need to wade through irrelevant information and you’ll have control of what to search for, which questions to ask, and where to find the answers…
Because let’s face it – the internet is an endless ocean of misinformation and choosing the wrong resource can negatively impact your career.
The Advanced Research Techniques™ certification teaches you doctoral-level research techniques that will change the way you approach fact-finding forever.
Not only is this a fantastic certification for nutrition professionals, it’s also a skill you can use in other areas of your life!
How to find and use credible scientific papers
How to identify trustworthy journals
How to review scientific literature
How to sort through contradicting advice
How to counter health and nutrition myths
Research Question Generator™
Scientific Search Workbook™
Finding Free Papers Guide™
Critiquing a Paper Workbook™
Debunking News Workbook™
Wikipedia Audit™
CONFIDENCE
Gain the confidence to become a leading nutrition professional by developing the skills you need to conduct scientific research autonomously, placing yourself at the forefront of nutrition science.
METHODOLOGY
Master our four-step process to becoming a research pro. Learn how to effectively research, read, and critique scientific papers, so you can ensure your advice is of the highest quality.
STRATEGY
Write detailed literature reviews based on the right interpretation of scientific papers - so you can answer the questions most important to you and your clients.
EVALUATION
Learn how to debunk misleading headlines just as our very own scientists do, so you can develop field-leading, expert analysis and be able to set a confused client straight.
APPLICATION
Apply the research techniques used by our own scientists, so you can provide clients with the most accurate nutritional advice, and pave the way for further academic study.
Yes, this training is included in the Clinical Nutrition Program as a core competency!
Your program includes 8 core competencies, advanced clinical skills training and practice, an elective specialisation of your choice, and behaviour coaching skills training to further enhance your nutrition client work
Get in touch with our experts here to understand how this will give you a competitive edge as a nutritionist.
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