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Research Design

Application deadline for this course is 14 October 2012 - APPLY ONLINE NOW!

Institution:

Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen.
The course takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark

Course coordinator:

Assistant Professor Karin Linda Schiøler

Type:

This is a mandatory short course in the Master of Disaster Management and Master of International Health programmes.

Duration:

14 January - 25 January 2013
Full time lectures and exercises, including a few days of individual or group study.

ECTS credits:

2.5 ECTS

Language:

English

Objectives:

At the end of this course the individual student would be able to:

  • Identify and formulate a relevant and realistic research question within international health or disaster management

  • Identify and formulate relevant objectives (main and specific)

  • Choose appropriate study methods (qualitative/quantitative/literature review)

  • Search relevant scientific literature

  • Discuss limitations and ethical issues related to the proposed study

  • Write a consistent and clear synopsis as a preparation for a Master Thesis

  • Give short presentations on a proposed study, highlighting objectives, methods, ethical issues, limitations, etc.

Content:

The module applies a combined lecture and workshop format. The lectures present the central aspects of designing a viable research project. They are followed by workshop sessions where the students get the chance to apply their learnings from the lectures through topic-specific exercises in smaller groups.

The Research Design module covers the following topics:

Drafting and presentation of objectives:

  • Problem formulation and design of research objectives from a communicative perspective
  • Presentation of main and specific objectives

Choice and drafting of research methods:

  • Quantitative/qualitative/desk study - or mixed
  • Qualitative research: question guides and questionnaires
  • Quantitative methods: study design, variables, sample size
  • Time management

Data analysis :

  • Qualitative data analysis
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Use of secondary data

Literature search:

  • Electronic resources (re-cap)
  • Referencing (styles)
  • Use of Reference Manager
  • Plagiarism

Ethical aspects:

  • Networking and communication
  • Drafting ethics and study limitations

Writing abstracts and status reporting:

  • content of abstracts
  • oral presentation of project status

 

Methods:

This course consists of daily 5-hour seminars (lectures and workshop sessions) and individual preparation and study time. All lectures and workshop sessions are moderated by faculty staff members. Students are expected to contribute actively to classes through own presentations and feedback to colleagues.

TropEd accreditation:

Accredited 2010 in Stockholm. This accreditation is valid until 2015.

Assessment Procedures:

The written synopsis (max 2500 words excl. annexes) will be assessed. Pass/fail.

Prerequisites:

The applicants must live up to the admission criteria of either the Master of International Health or the Master of Disaster Management programme. 

Class size:

The number of participants is limited to 60. The course may be cancelled if less than 12 participants.

Fees:

Reduced fee: DKK 6,000
For students from EU/EEA, and students with a DIS, Fulbright or Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.

Normal fee: DKK 8,000
For all other students.

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Scholarships:

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful.