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Welcome to the Guide for Research Information Tutorial

This tutorial describes the purpose, contents and functionality of The Guide for Research Information (The Guide)

Purpose Contents Functionality
  • Serves as an on-line, research administration and compliance reference guide for Northwestern University's research community
  • Improves the research community's ability to access current information more easily
  • Supplements research administration training, education and communication
  • Is consistent with Northwestern University's mission of "innovative research"
  • Organizes information topics within the appropriate Research Grant Administration Life Cycle stage
  • Contains links and information related to:
    • Research and administrative personnel contact information
    • Training, education and communication
    • Forms
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Offices and services
    • University and school based research centers
  • Behaves similarly to a web portal by linking to internal and external research-related information
  • Utilizes mouse roll-over functionality
  • Search capability power by "Google"
  • The Guide's content is generally communicated with:
    • Short descriptions
    • Bullet points
    • Tables containing internet links to source data
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