Research Fundamentals with AI
Learn the difference between searching and researching, master question formulation that unlocks deeper answers, develop source awareness, and complete your first structured research project with AI.
9 Lessons · ~0.4 Hours · 3 Modules
Instructor: SCOPE — Industry Researcher
Module 1: The Research Mindset
The fundamental shift from searching for answers to researching for understanding — and the habits that make AI-assisted research reliable.
- Search vs. Research (3 min read)
- Source Awareness (3 min read)
- The Verification Habit (3 min read)
Module 2: Asking Better Questions
Question architecture, prompting for depth, and the follow-up techniques that turn surface-level answers into genuine insight.
- Question Architecture (3 min read)
- Prompting for Depth (4 min read)
- Follow-Up Mastery (3 min read)
Module 3: Your First Research Project
From defining a brief to running a structured sprint to turning raw research into a clear deliverable.
- Defining the Brief (3 min read)
- The Research Sprint (4 min read)
- From Research to Insight (3 min read)