In Our Learner’s Words
Timothy F.
PhD Candidate
The course was very informative and detailed. I also appreciated the case studies to assist in understanding how these concepts are applicable.
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Tiina M.
PhD Student
The course was short and well divided into sub-themes that were easy to understand and retain.
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Taiwo O.
Visiting Scholar
I like the option to use an interactive audio-visual format, the comprehensiveness of the course and its modules, and the simple explanations of the legal requirements. Completing CITI Program’s course on social and behavioral research was an important and enriching component of my research endeavors and scholarship in the United States.
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Evelyn R.
PhD Candidate
I liked the option to have it on the standard reading mode or the video presentation.
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Shamsul Q.
Head of Department of Pathology/Microbiology
Excellent course. I enjoyed it fully and increased my level of knowledge in specific scenarios.
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Hailey G.
Research Assistant - Undergraduate Student
The course was very informative and provided a great elaboration on the concepts discussed. I found it important to incorporate the historical aspect of the research field and how it has evolved over time. The case studies allowed for a constructive self-evaluation of the material within each module. The videos were also a productive form of reinforcing the concepts discussed.
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Joan R.
Assistant Professor II
All of the course information is relevant to my profession, particularly in conducting research with human subjects. The guidelines, standards, protocols, and information contained in the modules are thoroughly covered and comprehensively discussed.
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Seth F.
Permanent Field Technician
I enjoyed the mix of video trainings and self-directed reading trainings.
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Jeremiah J.
Graduate Student
Concise, informative, and interactive. Great job to the team that put this together!
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Alyssa I.
PhD Student
The variability in content (lectures, videos, case studies) helped me understand the material better.
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Johanna S.
Manager, Research Operations
The knowledge checks while reviewing information assisted with retention and provided clarifications with examples of real-world application.
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Molly O’R.
Graduate Student
The course had clear and concise explanations, was visually appealing, and the audio was helpful for comprehension. The speed and clarity of audio was great.
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Frank P.
Professor
The course touches on important research considerations in a manageable format. The material required that I pay attention but did not tax my concentration.
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Muthoni K.
Graduate Student
The modules were very thorough, easy to follow, and understand.
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Delores K.
Clinical Research Nurse
I appreciate being able to learn via a recorded live presentation supported by slides containing key information. I like how the information can be saved and referenced at a later time.
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Princess M.
PhD Student
The availability of two different platforms to deliver the information – written and audio-visual – catering to different learning styles was helpful. I also appreciated the self-paced modules that allowed you to return to complete unfinished work.
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Xianjie Q.
Biostatistics Graduate Student
I like how there are two different view modes for the modules, there are explanations after every quiz question, and I can retake the quiz.
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Christina G.
Study Nurse
I liked that this course is offered in multiple learning styles (reading and video) and that you can stop and return to the content when needed.
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Elisa B.
College Research Professor
The course was clear and direct. It did not provide information that was unnecessary and confusing.
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William J.
Cluster Director of Pharmacy & Research
The interactive modules are amazing. It’s like being at a course in person, but with the ability to review something if extra help is needed.
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Jon F.
Former Bioethics Teacher & Current Ethics Committee Member
I liked the high level and detail of the course material. I found it to be challenging, but when I finished the course, I felt a real sense of accomplishment.
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Tonya W.
Middle School Related Arts Teacher
I liked the video case studies the best. They made the provided information more personable and helped course sections make more sense.
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Althea S.
PhD Student
The modules about the laws that explain protected populations were very informative. I also appreciated the section on safeguards put in place to protect subjects participating in studies.
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