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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 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. There is no expectation that you already have a research topic or project in mind when you begin the course. 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.
Top reviews
JV
Apr 29, 2021
The readings were excellent, and readable 0 which is a plus for a course such as this.The 1 or zero peer-review rating was 'rough' and maybe 0 to 5 to differentiate effort and results in the e-tivity.
RP
May 1, 2020
The course was very simple and easily understandable. The assignments were very interesting. The peer review activity provided scope to learn from the others too. It was a great learning experience.
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By Amirheckmat T
鈥�Jan 14, 2018
Not very good course in my view.
By Sterling J R
鈥�Apr 14, 2016
Really Didn't like the course.
By Juhi M
鈥�May 28, 2020
want to un-enroll the course.
By Maria M S
鈥�Sep 14, 2021
Very theoritical.
By moataz a s
鈥�Aug 28, 2015
TOO SUPERFICIAL
By Biswajit P
鈥�May 14, 2016
Disappointing
By Mohammed A
鈥�Oct 19, 2020
bad