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About the Course

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 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. There is no expectation that you already have a research topic or project in mind when you begin the course. 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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Jul 27, 2017

This is wonderful course especially for research scholars, one suggestion is instead of giving articles from books, please provide a PPT which will be more effective ! thank you for wonderful session.

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May 1, 2020

The course was very simple and easily understandable. The assignments were very interesting. The peer review activity provided scope to learn from the others too. It was a great learning experience.

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By Tusharika S B

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May 7, 2020

Good and systematic approach to research

By Mukesh K S

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May 5, 2020

Very good course for freshers researcher

By Somya S

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May 3, 2020

amazing to develop a research knowledge.

By SANDHYA K S 1

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Apr 27, 2020

The course was very helpful for Research

By Ruchira C P

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Apr 27, 2020

An informative and interesting course...

By Surendra p s

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Mar 22, 2020

It was a great experience with coursera.

By fatma s a

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Dec 9, 2018

thank you very much , i like every thing

By Francisca G G

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Jul 3, 2017

Well structured and helpfull! A must do!

By Anju G T

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May 10, 2016

very informative with depth informantion

By Odoi-Lartey B

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Jan 25, 2016

Very educative MOOC ~

Loving it already!

By Diego P

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Oct 29, 2024

se me hizo buen contenido y desafiante!

By Mr.Santosh G

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Oct 6, 2024

Very clear and elaborative to undersand

By Muhammad S

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Feb 7, 2024

Good and simple course for the learners

By Muhammad A k

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Aug 23, 2023

very interested and full of information

By RUTH M

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Mar 14, 2023

Great Knowledge , applicable to my work

By Dr P S

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Oct 22, 2020

I honestly thank you for your Good work

By Marwin I

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Sep 4, 2020

Very relevant and systematic. Great job

By Krishana K S

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Jul 30, 2020

Is good for basic overview of research.

By Bacha N R

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Jun 16, 2020

To develop our skills n very useful.

By Hrishikesh d

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Jun 11, 2020

Excellent course, Thank you organizers.

By PONNURU H S

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Dec 26, 2022

good course for marketing and branding

By Nafeesa M A

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Jan 13, 2021

It was a helpful course for begineers.

By Afrin B

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Sep 24, 2020

Excellent endeavor by COURSERA. Thanks

By MUHAMMAD A M

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Aug 28, 2020

Very admirable and excellent knowledge

By Hritika

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Feb 12, 2025

WONDERFUL I CAN NOW START MY RESEARCH