Resources for Researchers
Featured Resources
TCPS 2: CORE-2022
Course on Research Ethics
A foundational resource for researchers and students conducting research involving humans
TCPS 2: CORE-2022 is a free, self-paced online course introducing the ethical principles that apply to research involving human participants, their data, and/or biological materials. The course is applicable across disciplines and research methodologies.
The course includes nine modules covering:
- Introduction to research ethics
- Scope of TCPS 2
- Risks and benefits
- Consent
- Fairness and equity
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Conflicts of interest
- Research Ethics Board review
- Research involving Indigenous Peoples
The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete. A knowledge-consolidation exercise is required to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Recommended for: Undergraduate and graduate students • Research trainees • Faculty • Researchers • Research Ethics Board members
START TCPS 2: CORE-2022 → (external link)
Why start here?
Understanding research ethics is fundamental to conducting responsible, respectful, and rigorous research involving people.
Research Skills Pathways
Whether you are beginning your first research project, developing a study protocol, learning how to work with data, or strengthening your knowledge of research ethics, these curated resources provide accessible opportunities to develop your research skills.
Getting Started with Research
Build foundational knowledge about data, statistics, and the research process.
Statistics: Power from Data!
Statistics Canada
An accessible introduction to statistics and data designed to help learners understand and critically use statistical information. Topics include data, sampling, data collection, and interpreting statistical information.
Best for: Students • New researchers • Research trainees
Designing Your Study
Develop your research question, select appropriate methods, and plan your approach to data collection.
Government of Canada — Public Opinion Research Resources
A collection of Government of Canada resources addressing research design and implementation, including qualitative research, surveys, questionnaire development, sampling, data collection, and reporting.
Best for: Researchers designing qualitative or quantitative studies
Explore research methodology resources → (external link)
Qualitative Research
Government of Canada resources addressing approaches to qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, recruitment, consent, and research practices.
Best for: Researchers using interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative approaches
Surveys & Data Collection
Learn how to develop effective questionnaires and collect high-quality data.
Standards for Online Surveys
Government of Canada
Guidance covering questionnaire design, sampling, pre-testing, accessibility, data collection, coding, analysis, privacy, and reporting.
Best for: Researchers developing online surveys and questionnaires
Explore online survey resources → (external link)
Collecting Demographic Information
Government of Canada / Statistics Canada
A useful resource for researchers developing demographic questions for surveys. It provides standardized questions informed by Statistics Canada data and includes guidance for demographic data collection.
Working With Data
Strengthen your ability to understand, interpret, and communicate data.
Statistics Canada — Data Literacy Resources
Resources designed to develop confidence and competence in working with data and understanding statistical information.
Best for: Students • Trainees • Researchers • Professionals working with data
Explore data literacy resources → (external link)
Statistics: Power from Data!
Excellent starting point for learners who want to develop their understanding of statistical concepts before moving into more advanced statistical analysis.
Health Research
Build skills specifically relevant to health research and research careers.
CIHR Learning Activities & Resources
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research provides learning activities and resources for health researchers, trainees, and members of the research community.
Topics include: research funding • peer review • research development • health research resources
Responsible & Ethical Research
TCPS 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
The Tri-Council Policy Statement is Canada's central policy framework for the ethical conduct of research involving humans and is jointly developed by CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.
TCPS 2: CORE-2022
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🌟 Building Research Capacity
Research skills develop over time through learning, practice, mentorship, and collaboration. These resources are intended to complement formal education, research training, and mentorship by providing accessible opportunities to strengthen methodological knowledge and research practice.