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    Achieving Research Coherence

    English | 2 Weeks

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    Unlock the Power of Research Coherence: Transform Your Proposal into a Groundbreaking Study.

    Ideal for Master’s and Doctoral students in the early to mid-stages of research, as well as supervisors guiding candidates through complex research design and reporting.

    Achieving Research Coherence is a focused, six-unit course that helps postgraduate students and supervisors align the components of academic research into a coherent whole. It clarifies the evolving relationship between a research proposal and its final report, showing how methodology bridges original intent with field-driven insight. Using the innovative “research wheel” toolkit, learners will explore how literature, theory, methodology, and analysis interconnect to produce impactful knowledge.

    Hands-On Learning

    This practical, toolkit-based course promotes active reflection and meaningful dialogue. The “research wheel” offers self-assessment tools and structured guidance through clear definitions, visual mapping, and critical questions. Students track their own progress, while supervisors gain a framework for effective feedback and reflective supervision.

    Notional hours (and approx. number of hours per week): 60 notional hours (5-10 hours per week).

    Live Zoom sessions:

    One one-hour session per week for six weeks.

    Target group:

    Postgraduate students, researchers, and academics

    Learning Outcomes:

    By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

    • Conceptualise a coherent research proposal aligned with field data.
    • Justify research focus through personal positionality.
    • Design a targeted literature review and theoretical lens.
    • Compare and select suitable methodologies.
    • Develop valid, ethical, and reflective research practices.
    • Construct a coherent, contribution-driven research report.

    Requirements:

    Participants should be currently enrolled in or supervising a postgraduate research project. Prior experience with basic research design principles is recommended. Enthusiasm for deep reflection and critical thinking is essential.

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