Understanding Research Methods

2021/2022

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

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Кредиты

Кто читает:

Институт образования

Статус:

Курс по выбору

Когда читается:

2-й курс, 3 модуль

Преподаватель

Чиркина Татьяна Александровна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course is about demystifying research and research methods. It will outline the fundamentals of doing research, aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at the postgraduate level. It places the student experience at the centre of our endeavours by engaging learners in a range of robust and challenging discussions and exercises befitting SOAS, University of London's status as a research-intensive university and its rich research heritage. The course will appeal to those of you who require an understanding of research approaches and skills, and importantly an ability to deploy them in your studies or in your professional lives. In particular, this course will aid those of you who have to conduct research as part of your postgraduate studies but do not perhaps have access to research methods courses, or for those of you who feel you would like additional support for self-improvement. No prior knowledge or experience in research is required to take this course and as such, the course is for everyone.

Learning Objectives

• this course will aid those of you who have to conduct research as part of your postgraduate studies but do not perhaps have access to research methods courses, or for those of you who feel you would like additional support for self-improvement.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• you will be able to distinguish the qualities of a literature review and begin to reflect on the value of a literature review to your own project.
• you will have formulated, in draft form, an overarching research question, and a plan of action to complete the research. In doing this, you will have honed your writing, research and analytical skills.
• You will have given considered thought to composing a research question and provided feedback to others on theirs.
• you will have reflected on the skills required to enhance your research.

Course Contents

• Why Are Planning and Management Skills Important for Research?
• What Is a Literature Review and Why Do We Need to Do One?
• How Do You Know You Have Been a Good Researcher at the End of a Project?
• What Is Research and What Makes a Good Research Question?

Assessment Elements

• peer-review of the essay
• essay

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 3rd module
  0.7 * essay + 0.3 * peer-review of the essay

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Lancaster, G. (2005). Research Methods in Management. Amsterdam: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=195596

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Малошонок, Н., & Девятко, И. (2013). Эксперимент Как Метод Изучения Эффективности Практик И Нововведений В Высшем Образовании.
• СТАНЕВИЧ А.Ю. (2015). Социальное Настроение: Методология И Методы Социологического Исследования. Вестник Московского Государственного Лингвистического Университета, 26 (737).