2458.20 - Research Methodology and Research Design

2458.20

Research Methodology and Research Design

5

Enrolment to West Nordic Studies or equivalent

The purpose of the research methodology and research design course is for students to individually develop a research design and to argue why a certain research design is suited for the selected research question. The purpose is to develop the students´ methodological competences.

The student presents a research question related to governance and/or sustainability in the West Nordic and/or Arctic regions. Based on the research question and the course literature, the student develops a research design suited for investigating and answering the research question and conducts a methodological discussion of the course subjects in relation to the developed research design. The student presents the result in a written assignment. The course elements are the following: • Conceptualisation • Social research strategies • Research design • Data collection • Analytical strategy • Research ethics The selected research question and selection of overall design must be approved by the teacher/program manager.

The course is an independent student study combined with teacher counselling sessions.

To be able to: • Present and motivate a research question • Develop a research design and a strategy for data collection and data analysis • To discuss relevant methodological questions in relation to the selected design • Present the design and discussion in a clear and structured written assignment

An accepted research question and research design and attendance to counselling sessions is a prerequisite for the final assessment. Final assessment is a written essay (3000 words).

Internal

P-

Around 300 pages

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