E-tivity 3 - Instructors' Commentary

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Understanding Research Methods

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Understanding Research Methods

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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 3: Why Are Planning and Management Skills Important for Research?

PURPOSE: To be aware of the planning and management skills that are required in undertaking critical thinking for your research. TASK: Please watch the videos below, and also read the chapter provided. In conjunction with your reflections on the learning material provided and also research planning and management in general, please post your thoughts on the chapter, in no more than 400 words, under the 'My Project' tab. RESPONSE: Provide feedback on three or more submissions by your fellow students. OUTCOME: Upon the completion of the full cycle of this e-tivity, you will have reflected on the skills required to enhance your research.

E-tivity 3 - Instructors' Commentary3:55

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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].

Hello.

It's Simon here.

I'm here with Yenn again.

In understanding this week's E-tivity, we'd like for you to contemplate the

value of good time management and planning to undertaking a research proposal.

Yes.

>> It was interesting to see that almost everybody

we spoke to were saying that this is one of

the most important things if we would like to

carry out your research in a critical and organized manner.

One of the things that they collectively pointed to

was that research is not exactly a neat process.

It's not a nine to five exercise and so,

then they're bound to be, there are bound to be

a lot of uncertainties and there are many things that

you will have to attend to, at the same time.

So you would like to set aside sufficient time to accommodate all the changes that

you might have to make and at the

same time to think critically about your project.

>> I couldn't agree more the, the value of good time management and planning.

I can speak from personal experience with my own

research that sometimes getting it wrong has quite poor consequences.

So do think about how you plan to undertake your research.

Bare in mind that research always takes longer than

you initially expect, so build that into your plan.

So think about that in terms of what

you might contribute to this weeks discussion forum.

Involve yourself to the extent to which you can.

Have a look at the highlights video and

indeed the full length videos for this week.

And we look forward to seeing your contribution.

[MUSIC].

>> I manage my time from now until then.

To make sure that you know, readings are done at

this date, I begin to write at a certain date.

And also to be flexible again so to always revisit that, to not to be as,

as, as rigid as, as as you may, as you may be in the working world.

>> Manage your time better, I think.

So, make sure that you have thought through how long everything is going to

take cause it will probably take a little bit longer than you initially thought.

And make sure that you've left some contingencies

for things not to go well and so

that you're not rushing and not trying to get it all sorted at the last minute,

>> Oh it's everything.

[LAUGH] It, it really is everything.

And it, it's I think a research project

rises or falls with how well you've thought through your time.

And how you're going to make best use of your time.

>> To write a full citation or a type of full citation of everything

you read, even if you say this is useless or I don't agree with it.

Because, some day, you might want to say these things have been written

that I believe are useless and, [LAUGH] and that I don't agree with.

>> It would probably be about footnotes.

[LAUGH] Get them done as you go; don't leave them til the end.

Yeah beyond that you know, just to make the most of the periods where, you

know, writing is available and enjoy them, not, not ever see it as a chore.

>> I think one problem is that is that a lot of people assume that, you

know, because these are sort of soft skills

that we by default have them, you know?

>> Mm.

>> I, I, you know, only to find out later

on when it's a bit too late that actually we

didn't have them as, as, as well as we thought

we had these sort of management skills and so on.

So I think especially for early careers

researchers, I would say don't, don't risk it.

You know, don't don't learn the hard way.

I think, unless you're absolutely certain that

you've got you know, management skills, communication

skills, and by that I mean, could you deliver a workshop on management skills?

And that amount of knowledge.

Unless you have that amount of knowledge, I would you know, just, just go and

attend classes and workshops or whatever, make sure

that I have you know, all these skills,.

>> Yeah.

>> down, so that, [LAUGH] because they are essential, absolutely essential.

>> Okay.

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