Research Methodology Bootcamp: Research Methods Simplified

Everything you need to get started with research methodology and research methods - including templates, tools and more.

What you'll learn

WHAT exactly research methodology (and research methods) is - and how this fits into the bigger picture

WHAT you need to have in place before you even start your research methodology, so that you don't waste time rewriting.

WHAT the six key methodological decisions are are and how to develop them.

WHAT the reviewers/assessors are typically looking for in a research methodology and what they focus on in each area.

HOW to write a high-quality research methodology chapter that clearly describes and justifies your choices.

WHAT common but costly methodology-related mistakes you need to avoid

FREE access to our comprehensive research methodology template and resource masterlist.

Requirements

This course is designed for first-time researchers, so you don't need any prior research experience.

We'll unpack each concept from the ground up using straightforward language and practical examples.

Description

If you're new to the daunting world of academic research and are feeling a little overwhelmed by the endless stream of jargon and technical language that makes up research methodology, this online course is for you.Designed by Dr Kerryn Warren (PhD) and Derek Jansen (MBA), this research methodology course provides you with a step-by-step practical introduction to research methodology, from the high-level, conceptual matters such as research paradigms, philosophies and approaches, to the more practical and tactical choices, such as sampling, data collection and data analysis. By undertaking this course, you'll gain a solid foundation of knowledge with which you can develop a suitable methodology for your dissertation, thesis or research project.Together, we’ll work through loads of practical examples to illustrate each point and review actual successful research methodology chapter, so that you can see exactly what it takes to craft a suitable methodology. Along the way, you can test your understanding with interactive pop quizzes and ask questions about each lesson as you work through the course. This online course is specifically designed for both undergrad and postgrad students who are new to the academic research process. You don’t need to have any prior research proposal writing experience, as we unpack each concept from the ground up. While this course is geared towards research methodologies and methods within the sciences (especially the social sciences), the principles and concepts we’ll cover apply to the vast majority of research areas.Beyond the engaging lessons and quizzes, you can use the carefully designed practical exercises to build your actual research methodology as you work through the course. In other words, by the end of the course, you won’t just have a certificate - you’ll have the foundations of a practical research methodology. That said, if you’d prefer to just focus on specific lessons, you’re most welcome to do so, as each lesson works perfectly well on a standalone basis.But it doesn’t stop there. By joining the course, you’ll get full, unrestricted access to our meaty collection of additional research methodology-related resources. This includes a comprehensive template for your research methodology, hours upon hours of additional video lessons and webinars, as well as practical tools and resources.In short, this course gives you everything you need to get started with your own research methodology. Best of all, you can easily work through it over a weekend or even a few weeknights - so you’re not signing up for a huge commitment.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to the course

Lecture 2 How to approach the course

Lecture 3 Resources

Section 2: Research methodology basics

Lecture 4 Section overview

Lecture 5 The Big Picture: Understanding the broader the research process

Lecture 6 What is research methodology?

Lecture 7 Essential terminology

Lecture 8 Research ethics

Lecture 9 Before you start your methodology

Lecture 10 Resources

Section 3: The Six Methodological Decisions

Lecture 11 Section overview

Lecture 12 Research paradigms & philosophy

Lecture 13 Research approach

Lecture 14 Research design

Lecture 15 Sampling strategy

Lecture 16 Data collection methods

Lecture 17 Qualitative data analysis

Lecture 18 Quantitative data analysis

Lecture 19 Validity, reliability and trustworthiness

Lecture 20 Making methodological choices

Lecture 21 Research limitations

Lecture 22 Resources

Section 4: Writing up your methodology

Lecture 23 Section overview

Lecture 24 The different writing contexts

Lecture 25 How to structure your methodology chapter

Lecture 26 How to use figures and tables strategically

Lecture 27 How to support/justify your methodological choices

Lecture 28 Using a reference manager (Mendeley)

Lecture 29 Sample methodology chapter - qualitative study

Lecture 30 Sample methodology chapter - quantitative study

Lecture 31 Resources

Section 5: The final touches

Lecture 32 Section overview

Lecture 33 What markers want

Lecture 34 Common research methodology mistakes

Lecture 35 Extra resources

Lecture 36 Conclusion and certificate

Lecture 37 Resources

First-time researchers at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.,Students undertaking research within the sciences (e.g., business, psychology, education, nursing, etc.).