Learning without limits!
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Learn skills necessary to conduct a high-quality research
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Master the techniques of writing an effective research paper
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Acquire ability to model a great dissertation/thesis
Teacher's profile
ZAINAB SHAHZAD
With a prestigious M.PHIL (International Relations) Degree from NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (NDU), ISLAMABAD, Zainab Shahzad is a highly qualified and dedicated teacher and trainer. Having a firm grip on her subject, she possesses teaching experience in government as well as in private sector.
Her teaching philosophy is to deliver this course in an easy, interesting and engaging manner for the participants. To attain this objective, she employs step by step and easy to follow methodology.
about this course
Introduction
The course is designed for 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. It gives participants a broad overview of global studies research methods. The course covers a range of practical considerations in designing and proceeding with a research project, quantitative and qualitative research strategies and methods, and the skills necessary to write up good quality research.
Teaching method will be interactive, participatory and focus on engaging participants in critical thinking. Participants will be expected to independently engage in a wide range of reading outside of workshop so that they are prepared to positivity engage in discussion.
Program's focal point is to:
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Develop a fundamental understanding of global studies research methodology. By the end of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the 'nuts and bolts' underlying good quality of research.
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Who should attend?
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Candidates preparing for conducting global studies research exams, thesis and projects.
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Students wishing to improve their research skills.
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Candidates who want to improve their concepts related to research and their implementations.
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Students enrolled in A-level/Intermediate, Bachelors/masters (from any field of study) or anyone who is willing to know about global studies research methodology also join this fruitful course
Course Objectives
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The course aims to enable students/candidates to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of why a hypothesis and research questions are used to frame research work.
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Define the difference between quantitative and qualitative research strategies;
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Identify the principles characteristics of good literature reviews and be able to write up
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Demonstrate understanding of procedure involved in administrating different data collection methods;
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Appreciate the need for correct referencing and backing claims with evidence;
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Plan a research project.
Program OUTLINE
Week:1-Introduction to Global Future Studies and Research
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Importance of Research
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Key Skills Required for Research
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Research Methodology
Week:2-Research Methodology Process
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Steps Involved in Research
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Hypothesis and Research Questions
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Week:3-Hypothesis and Research Questions
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Unpacking The Significance Of Hypothesis And Research Question
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Formulating Hypothesis And Linking Appropriate Research Question
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Organizing A Study To Test The Hypothesis
Week:4-Understanding; Literature Review
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Why Review?
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Principles Of Reviewing The Literature
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Writing Good Literature
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Using Reference Within The Literature Review
Week:5-Methods Of Research
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Quantitative Strategy And Methods
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Qualitative Strategy And Methods
Week:6-Research Design
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Experimental, Quasi-Experimental
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Case Study
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Cross-Sectional
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Comparative And Longitudinal Design
Week:7-Writing
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Principles Of Writing: Essential Components
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Principles Of A Research Proposal: Best Practices
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Week:8–Plan Research Project
Plan a Mini Research Project in Practical Form