Introduction to Planning a Research Project
A six week online tutored CPD course with Alison Langridge
Week 1
Introduction to Project Design
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand how to refine a research question or idea
- Develop study aims
- Know how to develop a strong methodology
- Critically apply knowledge, skills and understanding to all aspects of small-scale research project design
- Effectively search for and critically appraise literature to provide context and rationale for their project design
Week 2
Consent and Data Handling
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand all aspects of participant selection
- Realise the importance of obtaining informed consent
- Handle and store personal and scientific data
- Apply their understanding to legal obligations of research project design
Week 3
Data Collection – How to Obtain Meaningful Results
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Describe types design strategies and common data collection tools
- Critique a survey – and design a good one
- Create, develop and refine a project design proposal
Week 4
The Ethical Review Process
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand ethical approval and why it is necessary
- Know how to obtain ethical approval, and what to submit to gain approval
Week 5
Data Analysis
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Realise that it is poor practice to obtain data and then start planning how to analyse it
- Appreciate a brief introduction to statistical analysis
Week 6
Writing Up your Study Report or Design Proposal
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Structure your own study report
- Appreciate an introduction to skilful academic writing
Introduction to Planning a Research Project
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