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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.

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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 Muhammad A S

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Sep 2, 2023

It is one of the best Courses for research students. and it helps a lot for me to learn new skills and method of research.

By ROBLEDO

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Aug 5, 2022

Un método sencillo y práctico expuesto para la compleción del curso. Felicidades a la Universidad de Londres y a Coursera.

By Andrew P

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Feb 7, 2022

Exactly what I was looking for! I'm a PhD but have been out of practice and needed something to get me up to spead again!

By Aya A

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Jan 7, 2021

I have learned some important skills on how to conduct a research! It’s a good course for A basic information on research.

By Alex S

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Apr 30, 2020

Interesting, interactive, informative. Triple I :)

However, what I miss is examples of different methods.

Overall, excellent

By A. R

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Apr 15, 2020

I like it very much. I have learnt 1st of all a study technique and also learnt a lot of informations related to research.

By Annesha K G

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May 16, 2016

Very nice course. Every students who wants to study abroad must do this course. Thank you University of London & Coursera.

By Rogin P

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Dec 16, 2015

This is a good avenue to gather information and to contribute to the body of knowledge even at your smallest contribution!

By samyak p

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Apr 19, 2020

The approach is very simple yet very effective. It helped me a lot and cleared a lots of double about writing a research.

By Dimple

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Jul 29, 2018

It was a very good session,,great learning experience..Keep it up.

Hoping to look forward for some more courses like this.

By Ijem O

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Oct 27, 2016

In learning the precepts of carrying out research and its methods, this course stands me in better stead as a researcher.

By rafia m

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Aug 17, 2020

an excellent course to understand the research methods. i would recommend this course to all who need to learn research.

By Dr V K s

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Apr 3, 2020

Excellent course with finest material included. Best course for beginners for researchers and best instructors included.

By Enrique Z

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Jun 14, 2017

Un buen curso que te ayuda a plantear un buen problema de investigación, ideal para los alumnos que están por graduarse.

By Faezeh K

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Apr 8, 2022

Very good and helpful. Also the tasks at the end of each week were very helpful for better understandment of the topic.

By Carlos M B J

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Mar 4, 2022

excelente curso para el desarrollo academico en mi vida y poder ser un mejor investigador y cientifico, muchas gracias.

By Zoe G

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Mar 28, 2021

Great over view of research methods, excellent choice of readings and enough detail to be helpful in a practical sense.

By Evalyn B

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Nov 26, 2020

Helpful in really understanding research methods in the academe. Thank you to those who have shared their knowledge! :)

By Altaf H

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Mar 15, 2019

Interviews of expert in the field of research ,links chapters & ways are present for thesis,papers research are present

By Prof E

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Nov 20, 2020

This kind of learning modality is such a big help for us to improve our skills, specifically in the field of research.

By Rosemary X D

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Aug 1, 2020

The course has been very helpful to my proposal writing and will contribute immensely to my thesis writing. Thank you.

By Miriam D R

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May 20, 2023

I learned a lot!!!! Pity that does not give credits, considering the commitment required.

Very interesting and useful

By Philip C

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Nov 8, 2021

Excellent course! Compact and full of useful information and expert opinions. Very good feedback from fellow students

By Joy O

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Dec 7, 2020

This has been an excellent course, I have learned so much in the short time I have been doing the modules. Thank you!

By Analyn B

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Nov 11, 2020

I had a nice time going over this course. I learned about the different perspective of research. Thank you very much.