Micro but Mighty: Creating a Self-Paced Research Skills Credential

Presenters: Kacy Lovelace and Sarah Mollette

How can a microcredential empower students to develop essential research skills? This session explores the creation of an Introduction to College-Level Research microcredential, designed to provide self-paced, interactive learning for students who need foundational research support. We'll discuss why we developed this resource, our design process, lessons learned along the way, and how it's currently being used. Attendees will gain insights into structuring microcredentials, balancing engagement with academic rigor, and potential next steps for integrating similar initiatives into their own institutions. Whether you're looking to enhance information literacy instruction or offer scalable research support, this session will provide practical strategies and inspiration.