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Understanding Research Methods

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451 reviews

Created by: Dr J. Simon Rofe

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This MOOC 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. This MOOC draws on a wealth of existing course material developed to support research training across SOAS, University of London and particularly drawing from the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD). In 2015, the course was nominated for the prestigious Guardian University Award for its innovative approach to online learning.Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes

Time: 6h

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Dr J. Simon Rofe

4.5 Rating
451 Reviews

Simon is a widely experienced university lecturer who has taught Diplomacy, International Relations, and History to undergraduates and postgraduates for over fifteen years. He has been recognised for the excellence of his teaching with a number of teaching and learning awards including an International E-learning award in 2010. His research interests lie in the broad field of International and Diplomacy History and focus on US Foreign Relations with the rest of the world, and the diplomacy of international sport.

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By ismail o on 14-Nov-19

Good

By Mohammed N F on 13-Nov-19

The course is amazing as it provides a deeper insight into the various nuances of the activities that one needs to take care which carrying out quality research of world class repute.

By Varghese J on 8-Nov-19

Average

By Hemanth P on 8-Nov-19

VERY USEFUL

By Islam A on 5-Nov-19

It was such a helpful course, even though the syllabus was concentrating on researching Social Studies and I am a researcher in Civil Engineering. The session concerning time management need to be modified to suite its title as the content and the title didn't match.

By Danielle S D on 3-Nov-19

A method of chatting to a supervisor would be helpful. I don't know how to get my certificate?

By Soumitra S on 30-Oct-19

Excellent Course has been designed to learn research Approach, Research Design and Methodology. I am highly benefited by this course and it helps me a lot to pursue my PhD work

By ANKUR S on 29-Oct-19

learn new perspectives and ideas regarding research

By Kirana K P on 20-Oct-19

The .pdf file made available for Week 3 is good.

By Muhammad A on 15-Oct-19

This course was my beginning to learn research methods. It created my interest in research methods and I did more work, studies past researches with the new perspective added by this course. I am happy that I selected this course.

By Rainier G F on 10-Oct-19

This course gave me another perspective in understanding the research methods. The materials are good. It is not a very demanding course but enriching. Thank you very much!

By Angela K on 8-Oct-19