Discover the elements of designing a student-driven research project. This course guides you through the entire research process, from understanding the significance of research and distinguishing between research methods, to developing clear, testable research questions and hypotheses. You will learn to identify research problems, conduct thorough literature reviews, and generate research designs and data collection methods for your projects. A significant focus is placed on utilizing public databases, such as NCBI, GenBank, TCGA, CDC, and others, to extract and manage relevant datasets. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to propose a well-structured research project, demonstrating their ability to synthesize course concepts into a coherent research proposal. This course is ideal for those aiming to enhance their research skills and develop meaningful projects that contribute effectively to their fields.