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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 Tsion A

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Oct 28, 2021

It referesh my knowledge about Reseach Method. Very Helpful!!!

By WADIE D

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Mar 7, 2021

Good materials, videos content and innovative evaluation method

By Md. M

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Dec 1, 2020

This is very informative and interesting for research learners.

By ramesh r

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Sep 26, 2020

excellent course and gives an sight into research methodology !

By Olugbenga B S

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Aug 14, 2020

Very interesting. I enjoyed some simplicity in the presentation

By Alif A A P

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Jun 19, 2020

different, interesting and very effective approach of teaching.

By Endrit N

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Jun 2, 2020

This has hepled me a lot becoming a better researcher

Thank you!

By AbdiFatah

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Nov 21, 2019

amazing and useful course thank you for offering us this course

By Mohamed T

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Nov 26, 2018

this course is very helpful for every students and researchers

By Alex

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Feb 10, 2017

It's a very good course to understand the research methodology

By Yudy O

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Sep 30, 2024

¡Me encantó lo enriquecedor de información valiosa que fue !:)

By Vansh V

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Mar 8, 2023

Really a valuable course , provides a very grateful knowledge

By Md

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Nov 21, 2022

From This course I learn some new things so thank you coursera

By Hammad A

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Feb 2, 2021

It's a very informative course to understand research methods.

By K.MAHALAKSHMI

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Jul 16, 2020

excellent.its very good course for budding researcher like us.

By Chayl J F L

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Jul 5, 2020

Amazing experience and the learning process was well designed.

By zahira b

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May 2, 2020

I am really happy that t found that course i've learned a lot.

By Yerlan U

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Feb 10, 2019

The course has real knowledgable value. Well done instructors.

By TEJASWINI F

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Oct 16, 2024

the course is really helpful to learn about research strategy

By Robert N

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Sep 9, 2024

very informative and helpful for students doing research work

By Ms. M W

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Jul 23, 2024

Overall a good course to start with the research methodology.

By Amara F

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Nov 2, 2023

I enjoyed learning how to teach with strong research methods.

By Meruyert S

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May 16, 2023

Everything was really informative and challenging. Thank you.

By Mohsin A

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Sep 28, 2021

Very helpful course if you wnat to gain skills about research

By Edmichael D F

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Aug 28, 2021

This could be a good help to understand the basic of research