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About the Course

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...

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Jul 26, 2017

This is wonderful course especially for research scholars, one suggestion is instead of giving articles from books, please provide a PPT which will be more effective ! thank you for wonderful session.

CS

May 9, 2022

Really easy to follow and great advice from all the experts! It has helped me organise from the beginning of my dissertation and I feel more comfortable getting started on what is a big project ahead.

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By jaya0657

May 2, 2020

I have understood the meaning of Research to some extent. As a lifelong learner, would like to explore more.

By TARUN G

Jun 19, 2017

GREATLY THANKS FOR THIS COURSE. THIS COURSE HELPS ME A LOT TO UNDERSTAND RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

By Deshad

Feb 23, 2024

I love the course. I love the delievery of content and all of it. highly recommend for the new researchers.

By Utkarsh V

Jan 15, 2022

This course will give you the actual ground level challenges a researcher faces while conducting a research

By Ramnaraine R

Jan 12, 2021

The course has equipped me with the necessary knowledge to pursue research writing in a profession manner.

By Dr K R

Feb 23, 2023

Great overview, thank you - really appreciate the different tasks and useful reading resources, thank you.

By kripa

Jul 27, 2020

Very great lectures and behind the books practical topics. Thank you professor for your time and teaching.

By ASHWINI K S

Jan 15, 2019

IT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE RESEARCH METHODS AND THE VIDEOS AND CHAPTERS WERE A GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION

By Mujeeb u R L

Nov 18, 2016

My experience... I was awesome to know what Research is all about and what basic elements of Research are.

By Deleted A

Feb 27, 2016

the assignment is creative and very brilliant and lessons is very short it is a pleasure to learn from you

By Ernesto L

Aug 23, 2015

it´s very useful, pragmatic and didactic at the same time. Thank you to all the team that make it posible.

By Lucas M P

Apr 4, 2021

Curso bem legal e aborda de maneira objetiva questões introdutória a respeito de metodologia de pesquisa.

By Thara C B

Sep 28, 2020

The course is very useful, all classes were delivered in simple conversational language and easy to learn

By DANIEL D R R

Jul 4, 2020

Aprendí varias cosas nuevas que me van a servir en mi vida de investigador.

Les agradezco mucho a ustedes!

By Akhil S

Feb 27, 2016

This course is really helpful in understanding research methods as well as adding up a lot of information

By Qadeer A

Jan 30, 2016

It has many major points and tips that the one should know about before doing any search in any criteria.

By Karlygash O

Dec 8, 2023

This course was interesting and useful.Thanks for Lecturers, for your hard work you put into the course.

By Joy A

Jul 3, 2023

very enlightening course...really helped with brushing up my literature review during my masters thesis.

By Roaa N

May 27, 2022

hi..i have problem with my name certificate it's roua roua nadir hasan mohamed

pleses how can i fixed it?

By KagisoRamogale

Feb 23, 2021

Research has always been a great part of my career. Now, this course has rekindled my love for research.

By Rishi M

Dec 7, 2020

Just what I needed. This course has been a good preparation for my research project. Highly recommended.

By SWAGATA P 2

Jul 26, 2020

This course has really helped me to understand research methodology and also helped me in my LLM course.

By Osis K

Aug 8, 2023

This course allowed me to have a better understanding of literature review and research design methods.

By Недопекина Е М

Feb 25, 2020

Thank you for this course!

It has been very comprehensive and useful for my further research activity :)

By Quilala, M G C

Feb 10, 2020

I like how topics were relayed on each week. Videos were relevant and sources are reliable. Keep it up!