What is research?

Activity Key D = Discussion audio. K = Key Skills Online. M = Video interviews. R = Reflection exercise.

Collapse all folders  |  Expand all folders  Introduction  Ways of thinking about research  Definitions of research D M  Characteristics of research  Professional and ethical codes of practice  Metaphors D  What is academic research?  Differing research paradigms  The difference between an academic dissertation and a work project K M R  Academic criteria used to judge your dissertation D R  The rational for your study  Justifying your methodology  Developing tools / instruments M  Critical thinking D K  Developing your argument/discussion D K  Using the literature - the breadth and depth of the literature review D  Accuracy, data collection, analysis and interpretation  Showing originality M  Written English and academic conventions K  Presenting your work D K  Reflection K M  What is the process of doing your dissertation? R  Selecting a topic M  Defining the problem, identifying questions D M  Planning the work (and writing a proposal)  Reviewing literature D  Selecting appropriate methodology and tools D  Collecting data M  Analysing and interpreting data  Disseminating findings D  Keep a research diary M

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