What does RTG mean in RESEARCH

An RTG stands for Research Tutorial Group and it is an organized educational activity typically found in universities or colleges. It is designed to give students an opportunity to gain research experience, engage in discussions with peers and faculty from related disciplines, and gain a sense of community with other senior students.

Different institutions have different approaches when it comes to the type of research methodologies that are used during an RTG. Typically it will include a combination of traditional researcher-directed inquiry, facilitated group projects, or student-initiated projects which allow participants to develop creative solutions through novel problem-solving techniques.

In most cases, both undergraduate and postgraduate students can participate in an RTG depending on the institution's requirements. Some institutions may also offer special programs specifically tailored towards high school or international students who wish to explore specific areas of research under the guidance of faculty members at the university or college.

The length of time for each particular RTG will depend on the institution's individual program structure but generally speaking, most groups tend to run throughout one semester or term at most universities and colleges. Each session might vary from a few weeks up several months long depending on the specific project being undertaken by the group participants.

Examples of topics that can be explored through Research Tutorial Groups include ethical considerations around science and technology developments, introduction courses into particular fields such as engineering or computer science, critical analysis methods for literature reviews, psychology theories, understanding public policy formulations, legal implications of certain decisions etc.