Research Enhancement
Courses:
How to write a research proposal
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
Foundations of Qualitative Research
Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing
Research project management: (Stan Oliver)
How to write highly cited papers
Knowledge on critical thinking
Research design and methodologies
Literature review and library methodologies
How to write a research proposal
Description:
Introduction. It is also sometimes termed as ‘need for study’ or ‘abstract’.
Review of literature. It refers to all sources of scientific evidence pertaining to the topic in interest.
Aims and objectives.
Research design and method.
Ethical considerations.
Budget.
Appendices.
Citations.
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
Description:
This short course aims to provide students with an understanding of the purpose and appropriate use of qualitative research methods. The course is intended to be both practical and accessible and aims to equip students with the skills to undertake their own qualitative research. Course tutors will provide examples from their own work to illustrate the application of qualitative research in the mental health field. Different theoretical approaches to data collection and analysis will be explored, including the Grounded Theory approach and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Methods to be described will include individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation and content and thematic analysis.
Foundations of Qualitative Research
Description:
This live online course provides participants with an introduction to the key principles and benefits of qualitative research.. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software.
Introduction/Overview
This one-day foundation course provides participants with an introduction to the key principles and benefits of qualitative research. This includes the main methods and techniques employed in qualitative studies such as interviews, focus groups and observations. It outlines how to design an effective qualitative research question, how to design research instruments, how to sample and recruit participants, data analysis, and related ethical considerations. It also considers how to assess a qualitative research project’s quality and rigour.
Qualitative research seeks to understand people’s lived experiences and to answer questions about meaning and perspective, including from the standpoint of the participants themselves. It is particularly effective in obtaining culturally specific information about the values, views, behaviours, and contexts of particular groups. This foundational course provides an introduction to qualitative research tools and techniques which help us to answer these questions. It will equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to begin their own qualitative investigations.
The course is delivered online via Zoom. It includes a combination of presentations, discussions and practical activities. It is designed to equip participants to confidently implement their own qualitative design in research projects in a range of contexts.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles and functions of qualitative research
Understand how qualitative research differs from quantitative research
Understand the type of questions which qualitative research addresses
Have knowledge of methods and techniques of qualitative research
Understand how to sample and recruit in qualitative projects
Have awareness of how we assess and evaluate qualitative research for quality and rigour
Have awareness of the importance of reflexivity and ethics in qualitative design
Understand the pros and cons of qualitative research
Topics
Principles and theories of qualitative research design
Functions of qualitative research
The types of questions which qualitative research addresses
Qualitative research methods and techniques (i.e. interviews, focus groups, observation, and mixed methods)
Qualitative sampling and recruitment
Qualitative research instruments
Ethical considerations and reflexivity in qualitative research
Assessing the quality of qualitative research
Who will benefit?
This introductory course will be of value to researchers who are new to qualitative research and qualitative methods, and who wish to delve into the principles of designing a qualitative study. It provides a basic overview of qualitative research, what this entails, and how to design a qualitative study.
Keywords:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing
Description:
This introductory level course introduces participants to the method of qualitative interviewing. This includes its benefits, examples of effective interviewing, and the key ethical and practical issues to be considered. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software.
Introduction/Overview
Qualitative interviewing is a popular method in social research and it is often described as a conversation between interviewer and interviewee. It allows us to collect detailed and rich information about individuals’ lives, their experiences, behaviours, and how they understand and make sense of the world. The rich insight it provides into people’s lives is one of the benefits which the method offers over standardised surveys or questionnaires.
This introductory level course introduces participants to the method of qualitative interviewing. This includes its benefits, examples of effective interviewing, and the key ethical and practical issues to be considered. We look at types of qualitative interview which include structured, unstructured and semi-structured interviews. In particular, we explore the benefits of semi-structured interviewing which involves a combination of pre-set open ended questions with room for the exploration of other (sometimes unanticipated) topics. Participants gain experience of designing their own interview schedule and of conducting a semi-structured interview.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have knowledge of various forms of qualitative interview and theories of interviewing. They will be able to distinguish between various types of interviews and questioning. They will be aware of practical and ethical issues which must be considered prior to interviews. They will also be able to design their own semi-structured interview schedule and conduct a semi-structured interview.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles of qualitative interviewing
Have knowledge of the structuring of interviews
Be aware of the factors to be considered when designing a qualitative interview
Be able to design a qualitative interview
Be aware of the importance of building rapport with interviewees
Have an awareness of the ethical and practical issues which must be considered.
Topics
The benefits of qualitative interviews
Types of qualitative interview including structured, unstructured and semi-structured interviews
Designing and structuring a semi-structured interview schedule
Conducting a semi-structured interview
Questioning: open and closed
Practical considerations (i.e. recording and transcription)
The ethics of interviewing
How to build relationships and rapport with interviewees.
Who will benefit?
This introductory course will be of value to researchers who already have a basic understanding of qualitative research methods but who wish to delve into the method of qualitative interviewing in more depth.
Keywords:
Qualitative Interviewing
Research project management:
Description:
Introduction to research management.
Project management tools and processes.
Strategic project management.
How to write highly cited papers
Description:
‘Writing a Research Paper’ focuses on how to write an effective, clear and concise article that will appeal to a broad audience as well as attracting the attention of your peers.
What you will learn
What editors look for in a great paper.
How to write clearly, develop a great title and abstract, and structure your paper.
How to manage and present your data.
Content
What makes a great paper?
Elements of writing style
Titles and abstracts
From introduction to conclusion
Data management
Data presentation
Knowledge on critical thinking
Description:
Introduction to science.
Philosophy.
Key concepts to build critical thinking.
Research design and methodologies
Methodologies for research data collection and analysis (qualitative)
Introduction to qualitative research method: thematic analysis
Experimental Design & Power Analysis for in-vivo scientists
Research Methods for Multilevel Data
Software for success: Survey tools
Introduction to qualitative research method: thematic analysis
Introduction to qualitative analysis: Interviewing
Literature review and library methodologies
Building literature review and library handling skills.
Essential search skills for Business and Management
Searching for systematic reviews: introduction
Critical appraisal of qualitative research
Referencing and avoiding plagiarism – self-paced online tutorial
Getting started with your systematic review
Introduction to finding research literature
Referencing: Questions and answers
Search strategies for literature searching
Evaluating information for essays, assignments and research
Introduction to referencing
Introduction to finding research literature
Critical appraisal of a journal article
Introduction to Library (Databases): demonstration
Referencing: Questions and answers
Getting started with your systematic review
Search strategies for literature searching
