🎓Welcome to the “Independent Research Essentials Course”
Although the Baitman’s Institute is a satirical media project, we have a real mission:
To make it easier for people to recognize the difference between high-quality research and misinformation.
In the age of the internet, navigating information online has become a minefield of half-truths, viral claims, and slick marketing disguised as facts. And while not everyone has the time, money, or energy to take formal college-level courses in research or critical thinking, that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve access to the same tools.
This free, self-paced course was built for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting information — or just wanted to better understand how to evaluate what they see online.
Whether you’ve found yourself deep in a rabbit hole of contradicting studies, or you simply want a more confident way to spot trustworthy sources, this course offers a straightforward, honest, and slightly entertaining place to start.
đź“ś What you’ll earn: A printable “Independent Researcher” Diploma, delivered by email
📚 What you’ll gain: Tools for how to investigate — not just more things to believe
Estimated time to complete: 25–30 minutes
(This course works best on a browser, not mobile)