E-tivity 4 - Instructors' Commentary

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Estudo dos Métodos Investigatívos

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Estudo dos Métodos Investigatívos

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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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E-tivity 4: How Do You Know You Have Been a Good Researcher at the End of a Project?

PURPOSE: To reflect upon the value of a good question, and provide an outline research proposal. TASK: In conjunction with our videos below, please go back to your research question proposed during E-tivity 1 and consider again whether you are still happy with it. Is the question one you are still interested in and one you think worthy of devoting your time and energy to? If so, after reflecting on your question, please compose an outline plan on how you would follow on from establishing your research question. Please submit your proposal, up to 800 words. RESPONSE: Provide feedback on three or more proposals submitted by your fellow students. OUTCOME: Upon the completion of the full cycle of this e-tivity, you will have formulated, in draft form, an overarching research question, and a plan of action to complete the research. In doing this, you will have honed your writing, research and analytical skills.

E-tivity 4 - Instructors' Commentary3:51

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Dr J. Simon Rofe, SOAS, University of London
Senior Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Studies, Global Diplomacy Programme Director, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy,
SOAS, University of London
Dr Yenn Lee
Doctoral Training Advisor
SOAS, University of London

[MUSIC].

Hi, I'm Yin, and I'm here with Simon.

In this activity we'll be talking about how

you can make sure that you've been a good

researcher at an end of a project, just like we are at the end of a course.

And also this the opportunity for you to go back to the questions that you.

That you post at the beginning of

the course, and also develop your research proposals.

So Simon.

>> Thank you.

When thinking about drawing together your research, think about three things.

First of all, think about how you, your own

sense of personal satisfaction in completing your the course.

What that also enables you to do is reflect upon the value of your learning

research question, engagement with the literature review, and

indeed, your thoughts on time management and planning.

And enhancing your ability to undertake meaningful research.

The second thing to think about, is it convincing an audience?

Be it your local one, in fact your

family or friends, work colleagues or fellow students.

Think about how you've been able to articulate

and enhance your research question and proposal to them.

And the third thing is to about the social impact of your research.

That may seem like a rather grand claim

for those of you beginning your research journey,

but all of us have the capacity to make meaningful change in the world around us.

Equally, as we draw this course to an end, do think about how your

reflections upon research are going to be able to be

articulated in a discussion forum and your own research proposal.

We're looking forward to hearing from you in

that regard and to seeing some meaningful research

proposals that will enable you to go forward

with whatever research project you're intending to undertake.

Thank you.

>> Though this question is still ongoing in the forum, so do join and also

enjoy the last set of video highlights,

following this, as well as four videos provided.

We look forward to reading your research

proposals, as well as the discussion surrounding them

in the forums soon, and I hope you have learned as much as we have.

Thank you.

>> Thank you very much.

Good luck.

[MUSIC].

>> But, again, if, if, if, if it means one

person for me personally, if one person reads my work,

or reads my reasearch and actually takes something from it,

for me that, that is, that is success in itself.

>> A good piece of research is one that you can be

pretty confident that you've been systematic in the way that you've done it.

You are clear about the rationale and the arguments that you would put forward

as to why you've done it in the way that you have done it.

It would be a piece of research which

you're proud of as well and which is interesting.

>> Of course, there's some research projects

that, perhaps, for whatever reason, I may

feel I didn't get all the answers I wanted.

Perhaps for whatever reason.

Perhaps it was impossible to get the answers.

Of course that also happens.

Right?

And that's really the nature of research.

I don't think that you should expect to get

all the answers to all the questions you ask.

But rather be open.

>> And maybe that actually also defines a good piece of research, honesty.

>> actually, I think one of the tests is when you

reread your work and you want to read it to the end.

So, if it still entertains you or it still kind of speaks to you when you reread

it, especially after a long period of time,

I think that can be a really nice indicator.

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