Deliver current, comprehensive training in research methods
Part of the new Research Skills Toolkit, the Research Methods programme is made up of five concise and accessible courses – each one integrating coverage of the latest developments, trends, and challenges in research practice, with plenty of opportunities for researchers to identify their own priorities, reflect on their experiences, and select the content that is most applicable to their work.
Programme features
- Tailored learning opportunities explore the key challenges faced by postgraduate researchers
- Activities and scenarios offer relatable insights into the experiences of authentic Masters and PhD students
- Dedicated pods containing information, advice, useful links, and activities augment and develop the learning experience
- End-of-module quizzes solidify and test the knowledge and skills gained
| Courses | Modules |
| Undertaking a Literature Review |
Literature Review: an introduction |
| Identifying literature for your review | |
| Evaluation of the literature | |
| Analysing the literature and writing up your review | |
| Principles of Research Methods | Understanding and framing research |
| Developing a Research Question | |
| Knowing about Methodology | |
| Knowing About Data Collection Methods | |
| Knowing about Sampling Methods | |
| Knowing about Data Analysis Methods | |
| Networking, Collaborating and Connecting Disciplines | |
| Protecting, Managing and Sharing Research Data | |
| Communicating, Disseminating and Publishing Research | |
| Producing a Research Proposal | |
| Research Methods in Practice: Social Sciences | Data collection methods |
| Data analysis methods | |
| Research Methods in Practice: Arts and Humanities | Defining your methodology and designing your research |
| Conducting your research | |
| Research Methods in Practice: STEM | Data collection methods |
| Data analysis methods |
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