Research Methods

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Epigeum: Research Methods in the Sciences
Scientific research includes a wide range of approaches and methods. This course gives an overview of the field from the early stages of framing a research question, through conducting the research, to writing up findings, and then deciding on the next steps.

Module 1: What is science?
Module 2: Identifying and formulating the research question
Module 3: Evaluating research questions
Module 4: Designing and planning your research
Module 5: Reflection and communication

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Online course (2.5 hours)

Epigeum: Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
This course aims to develop an awareness of the practical and conceptual skills that support effective independent scholarly research in the arts and humanities. The end goal is to help researchers to understand the issues involved in making an informed choice about the methodology and approach most suitable for their own specific project.

Module 1: Introducing research methodology in the arts and humanities
Module 2: Approaching archives, artefacts and other evidence
Module 3: Thinking critically, thinking theoretically
Module 4: Understanding disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity
Module 5: Is it working?

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Online course (2.5 hours)

Epigeum: Research Methods in the Social Sciences
This course gives an overview of the field, from the early stages of framing a research question, through conducting the research, to writing up findings, and then deciding on the next steps.

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Framing your research question
Module 3: Planning considerations
Module 4: Designing your research
Module 5: Data collection
Module 6: Data analysis
Module 7: Starting your research
Module 8: Reporting your research and moving on

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Online course (3 hours)

Epigeum: Research Methods in the Literature Review
This course aims to give students and postdoctorate researchers a sound understanding of the literature review process. Examples are taken from many different disciplines and will be relevant to all students and researchers, regardless of academic field.

Module 1: What is a literature review?
Module 2: Searching for literature
Module 3: Evaluation of the literature
Module 4: Writing up your review

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Online course (2 hours)