Faculty of Science

Objectives

To introduce some key elements of research methodology to first time research students.

Contents

Overview of discipline-related methodological approaches to research (social science; experimental science, etc.); Basics of research design (e.g., hypothesis formulation); The research process: documenting research, sources of information, research funding, creativity and intellectual discovery; Guidelines and a framework for efficient development of research; legal and ethical issues; protecting and exploiting research; Intellectual Property rights; Managing the research project: supervision, planning and organisation; problems and pitfalls; Presentation skills (written, oral); Use of relevant research tools (technology, statistical approaches, etc.).