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Upcoming Webinars | June & July 2021

Upcoming Webinars | June & July 2021

 

For the remainder of June, plus the four (4) weeks in July, we have a series of webinars that focus on approaches to research, literature, and research communication. The webinar topics are applicable to early and mid-journey PhD candidates, but anyone thinking of, or nearing completion of their journey are welcome to attend.

 

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Introduction to Observational Research

Facilitator | Dr Craig J Selby

 

Observational research allows the researcher to see what their subjects really do when confronted with various choices or situations. As the name implies, is a way of collecting data through observing – either directly or indirectly – but either way, the researcher has an active involvement in the process. Observation data collection method is classified as a participatory study, as the researcher immerses themselves in the setting where the respondents are.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-observational-research-tickets-158425945267

 

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Mixed Methods Research Design

Facilitators | Dr Craig J Selby & Dr Esther Hooi

 

‘Mixed methods’ is a research approach whereby researchers collect and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data within the same study.

 

The key word is ‘mixed’, as an essential step in the mixed methods approach is data linkage, or integration at an appropriate stage in the research process. It is also a research design with philosophical assumptions as well as methods of inquiry; its central premise being the use of quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better understanding of research problems that either approach alone. In this webinar we will provide an overview of mixed methods, along with how to consider a mixed methods approach in your research planning.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixed-methods-research-design-tickets-160404497169

 

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Introduction to Survey Research

Facilitator | Dr Craig J Selby

 

We will discuss how to construct and design effective surveys; from question structure and wording, to context and consistency.

 

There are various ways to collect data using quantitative research tools. In this webinar, we will discuss surveys, and how to effectively design your questions; from the question wording, survey structure, and the sequence that ensures a better understanding of data for both the respondents and the researcher. We will advise techniques on maintaining a consistent context through your survey.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-survey-research-tickets-160427239191

 

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Grey Literature

Facilitator | Dr Craig J Selby

 

Not 50 shades, but perhaps an academic iteration to that.

 

Grey literature refers to publications outside of mainstream publishers efforts – books and journals. Such publications can contribute to our research and our understanding of our research area, both conceptually and possibly even for data, yet themselves must be analysed in a more stringent way – mostly because they do not go through a robust peer review process themselves. This webinar explores hot to analyse, contextualise, and interpret grey literature sources, and facilitate the use of such sources in your overall dissertation.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grey-literature-tickets-160428119825

 

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Writing Survey Questions

Facilitator | Dr Craig J Selby

 

Specific word choice and sentence structure will enhance the quality of your surveys and your data!

 

This webinar delves into the written side of surveys; ensuring your sentence structure, word choice, use of measurement scales and devices works well to give you credible data that you can use. Don’t make mistakes with your surveys and lose valuable time and information; curate strong and accurate questions from square one.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-survey-questions-tickets-160429086717

 

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Stakeholder Outreach in Research

Facilitators | Dr Craig J Selby & Associate Professor Willie Smith

 

Develop approaches for connecting to community and stakeholders for research purposes.

 

Our research is not just for our PhD; it has implications and value to a wider set of stakeholders, be they community, corporate, government, or further afield. This webinar explores stakeholder outreach and your role (as the researcher) in communicating your research to external stakeholders, highlighting not only its results and value, but potential contributions or spin-off’s too.



Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stakeholder-outreach-in-research-tickets-160429433755

 

  

Comments

  1. Unknown22 June 2021 at 07:11

    Hello! Will these sessions be recorded? I would love to attend but I am working at that time. Thank you very much for your help, Isabel.

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