Demystifying Research Methodology - six week course

Course Overview

Delivered by our very own Sophie Scott, this six-week course provides an overview of qualitative research methods, and it is designed with voice practitioners in mind. It will examine the philosophical background to research; demystifying terms such as Ontology, Epistemology and Axiology. Our view of reality influences the choices we make when designing our research. These two important questions shape the way in which we approach our research, influencing our choice of methods and how we present our data. We view our research through the lens of a paradigm and these philosophical principles enable us to view our research from multiple lenses and it provides depth and exciting possibilities moving forward. We will examine two methodologies to give depth to the research design before drilling down into the nuts-and-bolts methods. We will also cover the often-neglected component of data presentation and coding.

Course Structure

All sessions will take place between 12:30pm – 2:00pm

1. May 2^nd [Philosophical Background to research]
2. May 9^th [Two Main Methodologies and Research Design]
3. May 16^th [Research Methods in Research Design #1What to do focus]
4. May 23^rd [Research Methods in Research Design #2Presenting the data focus]
5. May 30^th [Ethics and Insider Research]
6. June 6^th [Critical Reflection & Analysis and Summary]