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Introduction to Research Methods Masterclass

We live in a knowledge environment shaped by evidence, facts and figures – with new discoveries all the time. Research features constantly in the media but can you always believe what you read? In reality, formal research is central to evidence based policy making and practice. As public sector spending reduces it will become more critical to use evidence to justify needs or actions. Research can also be enjoyable. It can involve asking people questions, listening and observing, finding out about schemes and programme and much more.

This one day masterclass is designed to equip you with a clear understanding of how to plan your research project and the choice of different methods available to you. It will enable you to make informed decisions about asking relevant questions and working out how best to find the answers.

You will find this masterclass useful if:

·    You want to revisit the basics of research and freshen up your skills

·    You are new to research or about to embark on your first project

·    You work in a different sphere of work, for example policy, programme management, teaching, working with adults, employers or young people, and are keen to use research to improve your work

·    Your job requires you to regularly use evidence in your work and you would like to understand more about research

·    You want to commission a research project

·    You want to revisit the basics of research and freshen up your skills

·    You want to revisit the basics of research and freshen up your skills

The masterclass will cover the following topics:

·    What are the different purposes that research can be used for and why proper designing of research matters

·    Definitions of different types of research and describing their key features and applications

·    Contrasting qualitative and quantitative approaches and understanding when these are best used singularly or in combination

·    Understanding and recognising quality in design, undertaking and reporting of research

·    Using research effectively

 The maximum number of participants will be ten.



Raj Patel, MBE has extensive experience in the field of research, consultancy, thought leadership and campaigning. He was Director of Research and Policy at LSN, an independent not-for-profit organisation with expertise in learning and development, where also he headed up the Centre for Innovation in Learning. Prior to joining LSN he was Director of Policy at Enterprise Insight which ran the national campaign designed to stimulate enterprise culture. As Head of Research and Development at the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, he was appointed to spear-head its cross-cutting research and knowledge transfer strategy on neighbourhood renewal.

 
 
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