NCRM is a Hub-Node network of research groups, each conducting research and training in an area of social science research methods, coordinated by the Hub at the University of Southampton. https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:37:09 +0000 en-uk https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/incoming/furniture/images/sitewide/NCRM_new_Logo.gif https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/ NCRM is a Hub-Node network of research groups, each conducting research and training in an area of social science research methods, coordinated by the Hub at the University of Southampton. https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14416 Ethical research is better quality research. This course is designed to raise your awareness of why and how you need to think and act ethically in practice throughout your research work. The current system of ethical review by committee can lead to the misleading sense of having ‘done ethics’. This course shows you how to conduct research which is truly ethical. It also provides the opportunity for discussion of your own ethical dilemmas, if you wish.The course covers: Research ethics in context – ethical breaches past and present, ethics activism, trauma-informed research, debiasingPotential ethical pitfalls at each stage of the research process, from question setting to aftercareHow to think and act ethically throughout researchBy the end of the course participants will:Recognise the importance of context for ethical decision-makingUnderstand why they need to think and act ethically throughout research workBe clearer about potential ethical pitfalls at different stages of the research processKnow how to approach ethical thought and action at any point in their research This course is aimed at Doctoral students, early career researchers (any discipline), practice-based/applied researchers and possibly government researchers and independent researchers.THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO MORNINGS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.Programme:Day One09:30    Welcome and introductions09:40    Research ethics in context: presentation10:00    Discussion, Q&A10.15    When do we need research ethics?10:20    Video and discussion10:40    Trauma-informed research: presentation10:50    Debiasing techniques: presentation11.00    Discussion, Q&A11.10    Break time11.25    Ethical research design: discussion11.35    Ethical context-setting: discussion         11:45    Ethical data gathering: discussion11:55    Ethical data analysis: discussion12:05    Video and discussion12:20    Q&A12:30    CloseDay Two09:30    Welcome, questions arising from Day 109:40    Ethical research reporting: discussion09:50    Ethical research presenting: discussion10.00    Ethical research dissemination: discussion10.10    Ethical aftercare: discussion10.20    Researcher wellbeing10.30    Unethical research today – presentation10.45    Video and discussion11.10    Break time11.25    Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #111:40    Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #211:55    Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #312.10    Discussion, Q&A, evaluation12.30    Close  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14416 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14343 This online course will explain when and why to use documents as data for research, show you how to gather documentary data, and consider some ways to analyse that data.The course covers: When and why to use documents as dataHow to find personal and official documents, historical documents, mainstream print media documents, virtual documents, and self-published documentsHow to assess the quality and usefulness of documents for research purposesSome methods of analysing documentary dataBy the end of the course participants will:Know how to find the documents they need for their researchKnow how to assess the quality and usefulness of documentsUnderstand how to approach the analysis of documentary dataHave an action plan for using documents in their own researchThis is an intermediate level course assuming a good basic knowledge of research methods. It would suit postgraduate students, early career researchers in academia, practice-based and independent researchers.Please note the course will run from 09:30 - 12:30 on the 21st and 22nd January and equates to one full teaching day for payment purposes. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14343 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13825 This two day course (taking place in Liverpool) will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately throughout the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have several opportunities to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers:Arts-based methodsEmbodied methodsResearch using technologyMulti-modal researchTransformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methodsUnderstand how to use creative methods alongside conventional methodsUnderstand when to use creative methods in researchHave more resources to counter any opposition to the use of creative methodsKnow how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.The course will run from 10.30-17.30 on Day One and  9:00-16:00 on Day Two at the University of Liverpool. Please note refreshments will be provided, but lunch will not (there are various outlets nearby to purchase something, or bring your own).Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edn), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13825 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13698 Ethical research is better quality research. This one day online course (taught over two mornings) is designed to raise your awareness of why and how you need to think and act ethically in practice throughout your research work.  The current system of ethical review by committee can lead to the misleading sense of having 'done ethics'. This course shows you how to conduct research which is truly ethical. It also provides the opportunity for discussion of your own ethical dilemmas, if you wish.The course covers:Research ethics in context - ethical breaches past and present, ethics dumping, ethics activismPotential ethical pitfalls at each stage of the research process, from question setting to aftercareHow to think and act ethically through researchBy the end of the course participants will:Recognise the importance of context for ethical decision-makingUnderstand why they need to think and act ethically throughout research workBe clearer about potential ethical pitfalls at different stages of the research processKnow how to approach ethical thought and action ay any point of their researchTarget audienceDoctoral students. Early career researchers. Any discipline. Also practice-based/applied researchers. Possibly government researchers too, and independent researchers.Programme TBCDay One09:30  Welcome and introductions09:45  Research ethics in context: presentation10:10  Discussion exercise10:20  Video and discussion10:40  Ethical research planning and design: discussion10:50  Ethical context-setting: discussion11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Ethical data gathering: discussion11:35  Ethical data analysis: discussion11:45  Ethical reporting: discussion11:55  Ethical presentation: discussion12:05  Ethical dissemination: discussion12:15  Ethical aftercase: discussion12:25  Q&A12:30  CloseDay Two09:30  Welcome, questions arising from Day 109:45  Global ethics: short presentation, videos and discussion10:15  Researchers wellbeing: discussion10:30  Discussion exercise10:45  Feedback11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #111:35  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #211:55  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #312:15  Q7A12:20  Individual commitments12:30  ClosePLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO MORNINGS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13698 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905 This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice.The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays, with associated readings, videos, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. Session 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemicSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviewsSession 3: using comics and animation in researchSession 4: using video in researchSession 5: poetic inquirySession 6: metaphor collection and analysis The course will focus on gathering and analysing data. Exercises will offer hands-on experience and an online space will be available for discussions and feedback in between the Wednesday sessions.The online introduction space and preparatory reading will be available from the 8th of January, weekly sessions will begin on the 15th of January. This course is charged as the equivalent of three teaching days. sandra.gogacz@manchester.ac.uk (University of Manchester ) Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13140 This two day course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately throughout the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have several opportunities to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers:Arts-based methodsEmbodied methodsResearch using technologyMulti-modal researchTransformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methodsUnderstand how to use creative methods alongside conventional methodsUnderstand when to use creative methods in researchHave more resources to counter any opposition to the use of creative methodsKnow how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.The course will run from 10.30-17.30 on Day One and  9:00-16:00 on Day Two at the University of Liverpool. Please note refreshments will be provided, but lunch will not (there are various outlets nearby to purchase something, or bring your own).Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edn), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13140 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13120 Ethical research is better quality research. This one day online course (taught over two mornings) is designed to raise your awareness of why and how you need to think and act ethically in practice throughout your research work.  The current system of ethical review by comittee can lead to the misleading sense of having 'done ethics'. This course shows you how to conduct research which is truly ethical. It also provides the opportunity for discussion of your own ethical dilemmas, if you wish.The course covers:*  Research ethics in context - ethical breaches past and present, ethics dumping, ethics activism*  Potential ethical pitfalls at each stage of the research process, from question setting to aftercare*  How to think and act ethically throught researchBy the end of the course participants will:*  Recognise the importance of context for ethical decision-making*  Understand why they need to think and act ethically throughout research work*  Be clearer about potential ethical pitfalls at different stages of the research process*  Know how to approach ethical thought and action ay any point of their researchTarget AudienceDoctoral students. Early career researchers. Any discipline. Also practice-based/applied researchers. Possibly government researchers too, and independent researchers.Programme TBCDay One09:30  Welcome and introductions09:45  Research ethics in context: presentation10:10  Discussion exercise10:20  Video and discussion10:40  Ethical research planning and design: discussion10:50  Ethical context-setting: discussion11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Ethical data gathering: discussion11:35  Ethical data analysis: discussion11:45  Ethical reporting: discussion11:55  Ethical presentation: discussion12:05  Ethical dissemination: discussion12:15  Ethical aftercase: discussion12:25  Q&A12:30  CloseDay Two09:30  Welcome, questions arising from Day 109:45  Global ethics: short presentation, videos and discussion10:15  Researchers wellbeing: discussion10:30  Discussion exercise10:45  Feedback11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #111:35  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #211:55  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #312:15  Q7A12:20  Individual commitments12:30  ClosePLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO MORNINGS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13120 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13252 This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays, with associated readings, videos, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. Session 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic Session 2: enhanced and mobile interviews Session 3: using comics and animation in research Session 4: using video in research Session 5: poetic inquiry Session 6: metaphor collection and analysis The course will focus on gathering and analysing data. Exercises will offer hands-on experience and an online space will be available for discussions and feedback in between the Wednesday sessions. The online introduction space and preparatory reading will be available from the 10th of January, weekly sessions will begin on the 17th of January.  sandra.gogacz@manchester.ac.uk (University of Manchester ) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13252 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12805 This course will explain when and why to use documents as data for research and show you how to gather and analyse documentary data.The course covers:When and why to use documents as dataHow to find personal and official documents, historical documents, mainstream print media documents, virtual documents, and self-published documentsHow to assess the quality and usefulness of documents for research purposesHow to analyse documentary dataBy the end of the course participants will:Know how to find the documents they need for their researchKnow how to assess the quality and usefulness of documentsUnderstand how to approach the analysis of documentary dataHave an action plan for using documents in their own researchThis is an intermediate level course assuming a good basic knowledge of research methods. It would suit postgraduate students, early career researchers in academia, practice-based and independent researchers. Participants will need a good basic knowledge of research methods.THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO MORNINGS (09:30-12:30) AND EQUATES TO A ONE DAY COURSE FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12805 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12373 This two day course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately throughout the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have several opportunities to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Embodied methods Research using technology Multi-modal research Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative methods alongside conventional methods Understand when to use creative methods in research Have more resources to counter any opposition to the use of creative methods Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.The course will run from 10.30-17.30 on Day One and  9:00-16:00 on Day Two.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edn), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12373 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12260  This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays, with associated readings, videos, exercises to do and online discussions in between the online sessions.Session 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemicSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviewsSession 3: using comics and animation in researchSession 4: using video in researchSession 5: poetic inquirySession 6: metaphor collection and analysisThe course will focus on gathering and analysing data. Exercises will offer hands-on experience, and an online space will be available for discussions and feedback in between the Wednesday sessions. The course is charged at our three day rate as it includes both the face to face time and online support during the week.  claire.spencer@manchester.ac.uk (The University of Manchester) Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12260 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12191 This online course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have the opportunity to try applying some of these methods in practice, and attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Embodied methods Research using technology Multi-modal research Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more conventional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edition), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.Day One13:00                Welcome, introductions, and expectations for the day13.30                Transformative research frameworks: presentation, Q&A13.50                Small group exercise14.10                Discussion; Q&A14.30                Indigenous research and research ethics: presentation, Q&A14.50                Tea/Coffee break15.00                Small group exercise15.15                Small group discussions, Q&A15.30                Creative data gathering: presentation, Q&A15.50                Individual exercise16.10                Discussion, Q&A16.30                  CloseDay Two13:00                Reflections from day one13.10                Creative data analysis: presentation, Q&A13.30                Individual exercise13.50                Discussion; Q&A14.10                Creative research reporting: presentation, Q&A14.30                Individual exercise14.50                Tea/Coffee break15.00                Discussion, Q&A15.20                Creative research presenting: presentation, Q&A15.40                Individual exercise16.00                Discussion, Q&A and Evaluations16.30                  CloseTHIS COURSE IS RUN OVER TWO AFTERNOONS AND THEREFORE EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=12191 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11702 PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE WAS POSTPONED FROM APRIL 2022.Ethical research is better quality research. This one day online course (taught over two mornings) is designed to raise your awareness of why and how you need to think and act ethically in practice throughout your research work.  The current system of ethical review by comittee can lead to the misleading sense of having 'done ethics'. This course shows you how to conduct research which is truly ethical. It also provides the opportunity for discussion of your own ethical dilemmas, if you wish.The course covers:*  Research ethics in context - ethical breaches past and present, ethics dumping, ethics activism*  Potential ethical pitfalls at each stage of the research process, from question setting to aftercare*  How to think and act ethically throught researchBy the end of the course participants will:*  Recognise the importance of context for ethical decision-making*  Understand why they need to think and act ethically throughout research work*  Be clearer about potential ethical pitfalls at different stages of the research process*  Know how to approach ethical thought and action ay any point of their researchTarget AudienceDoctoral students. Early career researchers. Any discipline. Also practice-based/applied researchers. Possibly government researchers too, and independant researchers.Programme TBCDay One09:30  Welcome and introductions09:45  Research ethics in context: presentation10:10  Discussion exercise10:20  Video and discussion10:40  Ethical research planning and design: discussion10:50  Ethical context-setting: discussion11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Ethical data gathering: discussion11:35  Ethical data analysis: discussion11:45  Ethical reporting: discussion11:55  Ethical presentation: discussion12:05  Ethical dissemination: discussion12:15  Ethical aftercase: discussion12:25  Q&A12:30  CloseDay Two09:30  Welcome, questions arising from Day 109:45  Global ethics: short presentation, videos and discussion10:15  Researchers wellbeing: discussion10:30  Discussion exercise10:45  Feedback11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #111:35  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #211:55  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #312:15  Q7A12:20  Individual commitments12:30  ClosePLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO MORNINGS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.    jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11702 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11568 This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays, with associated readings, videos, exercises to do and online discussions in between the online sessions.Session 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemicSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviewsSession 3: using comics and animation in researchSession 4: using video in researchSession 5: poetic inquirySession 6: metaphor collection and analysisThe course will focus on gathering and analysing data. Exercises will offer hands-on experience, and an online space will be available for discussions and feedback in between the Wednesday sessions. The course is charged at our three day rate as it includes both the face to face time and online support during the week. claire.spencer@manchester.ac.uk (The University of Manchester) Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11568 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11389 This online course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have the opportunity to try applying some of these methods in practice, and attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Embodied methods Research using technology Multi-modal research Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more conventional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edition), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.ProgrammeDay One09:30                Welcome, introductions, and expectations for the day10.00                Transformative research frameworks: presentation, Q&A10.20                Small group exercise10.40                Discussion; Q&A11.00                Indigenous research and research ethics: presentation, Q&A11.20                Tea/Coffee break11.40                Small group exercise11.55                Small group discussions, Q&A12.05                Creative data gathering: presentation, Q&A12.25                Individual exercise12.45                Discussion, Q&A1.00                  CloseDay Two09:30                Reflections from day one09.40                Creative data analysis: presentation, Q&A10.00                Individual exercise10.20                Discussion; Q&A10.40                Creative research reporting: presentation, Q&A11.00                Individual exercise11.20                Tea/Coffee break11.40                Discussion, Q&A12.00                Creative research presenting: presentation, Q&A12.20                Individual exercise12.40                Discussion, Q&A and Evaluations1.00                  CloseTHIS COURSE IS RUN OVER TWO MORNINGS AND THEREFORE EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11389 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11002 Ethical research is better quality research. This one day online course (taught over two mornings) is designed to raise your awareness of why and how you need to think and act ethically in practice throughout your research work.  The current system of ethical review by comittee can lead to the misleading sense of having 'done ethics'. This course shows you how to conduct research which is truly ethical. It also provides the opportunity for discussion of your own ethical dilemmas, if you wish.The course covers:*  Research ethics in context - ethical breaches past and present, ethics dumping, ethics activism*  Potential ethical pitfalls at each stage of the research process, from question setting to aftercare*  How to think and act ethically throught researchBy the end of the course participants will:*  Recognise the importance of context for ethical decision-making*  Understand why they need to think and act ethically throughout research work*  Be clearer about potential ethical pitfalls at different stages of the research process*  Know how to approach ethical thought and action ay any point of their researchTarget AudienceDoctoral students. Early career researchers. Any discipline. Also practice-based/applied researchers. Possibly government researchers too, and independant researchers.Programme TBCDay One09:30  Welcome and introductions09:45  Research ethics in context: presentation10:10  Discussion exercise10:20  Video and discussion10:40  Ethical research planning and design: discussion10:50  Ethical context-setting: discussion11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Ethical data gathering: discussion11:35  Ethical data analysis: discussion11:45  Ethical reporting: discussion11:55  Ethical presentation: discussion12:05  Ethical dissemination: discussion12:15  Ethical aftercase: discussion12:25  Q&A12:30  CloseDay Two09:30  Welcome, questions arising from Day 109:45  Global ethics: short presentation, videos and discussion10:15  Researchers wellbeing: discussion10:30  Discussion exercise10:45  Feedback11:00  Tea/Coffee Break11:15  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #111:35  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #211:55  Real-life ethical dilemmas from research #312:15  Q7A12:20  Individual commitments12:30  Close Target AudienceThis course is aimed at Postdoctoral students, early career researchers (of any discipline), practice-based/applied researchers, possible government researchers and indepdent researchers. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11002 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11110 In Collabration with methods@manchesterThis is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays, and associated readings, videos, and exercises to do in between the online sessions.Session 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemicSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviewsSession 3: using comics and animation in researchSession 4: using video in researchSession 5: poetic inquirySession 6: metaphor collection and analysisThe course will focus on gathering and analysing data. Exercises will offer hands-on experience, and an online space will be available for discussions and feedback in between the Wednesday sessions. claire.spencer@manchester.ac.uk (The University of Manchester) Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=11110 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10982 This one day course (taught online over two mornings) will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, embodied methods, research using technology, multi-modal research, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. You will have the opportunity to try applying some of these methods in practice, and attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The course will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Embodied methods Research using technology Multi-modal research Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more conventional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of conventional research methods.Pre-requisitesGood working knowledge of conventional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods: A Practical Guide (2nd edition), by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.ProgrammeDay One09:30                Welcome, introductions, and expectations for the day10.00                Transformative research frameworks: presentation, Q&A10.20                Small group exercise10.40                Discussion; Q&A11.00                Indigenous research and research ethics: presentation, Q&A11.20                Tea/Coffee break11.40                Small group exercise11.55                Small group discussions, Q&A12.05                Creative data gathering: presentation, Q&A12.25                Individual exercise12.45                Discussion, Q&A13.00                  CloseDay Two09:30                Reflections from day one09.40                Creative data analysis: presentation, Q&A10.00                Individual exercise10.20                Discussion; Q&A10.40                Creative research reporting: presentation, Q&A11.00                Individual exercise11.20                Tea/Coffee break11.40                Discussion, Q&A12.00                Creative research presenting: presentation, Q&A12.20                Individual exercise12.40                Discussion, Q&A13.00                  Close   jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10982 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10966 Whether you are doing a scholarly PhD or a professional doctorate, you effectively need to write the equivalent of a book. Learning the necessary skills is essential but challenging. This one day course, taught over two mornings (09:30-13:00), will combine practical information and advice on the craft of writing, creative writing techniques, and 'shut up and write' sessions to clarify, improve, and accelerate your doctoral writing process. It will teach you how to become an effective and productive writer.The course covers: Techniques for getting started, keeping going, and managing writers’ block Ways to write lots of words in short periods of time The difference between writing and editing in practice How to identify and use your writer’s ‘voice’ Why peer support is essential for thesis writing, and how to find and use itBy the end of the course participants will: Understand how to get started and keep going with your writing Know how to write hundreds of words in just half an hour Understand that writing is a resource as well as a task to complete Have learned techniques for writing productively and creativelyTarget AudienceThis course is aimed at Doctoral students.Pre-requisitesStudents need to be prepared to write part of their thesis; it doesn’t matter which part, and they should have access to any supporting materials they may need e.g. data, journal articles, books. They can write on electronic devices or longhand. They will also need paper, pen and scissors for one of the exercises. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10966 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10870 This course (run over two mornings) will explain when and why to use documents as data for research, and show you how to gather and analyse documentary data.The course covers: When and why to use documents as data How to find personal and official documents, historical documents, mainstream print media documents, virtual documents, and self-published documents How to assess the quality and usefulness of documents for research purposes How to analyse documentary dataBy the end of the course participants will: Know how to find the documents they need for their research Know how to assess the quality and usefulness of documents Understand how to approach the analysis of documentary data Have an action plan for using documents in their own researchThis is an intermediate level course assuming a good basic knowledge of research methods. It would suit postgraduate students, early career researchers in academia, practice-based and independent researchers.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10870 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10198 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=10198 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=9640 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.Pre-requisitesGood working knowledge of traditional research methods.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=9640 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=9185 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.Preparatory ReadingAlthough not required, participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.    jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=9185 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8125 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.Participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book. jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8125 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8584 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the evaluation process. The course builds on the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course, so we assume that you have a good working knowledge of evaluation types and frameworks, evaluation design, and how to tailor evaluation research to different contexts. If you are not familiar with the theory and practice of evaluation, we recommend that you attend the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course first.This course builds on that course by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional evaluation methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex evaluation questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods to evaluation design and presentation: you can work on an evaluation project of your own, or use one provided by the course tutor. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in evaluation research.Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of Creative Research Methods for the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2015 by Policy Press.TopicsUsing creative research methods in evaluation: Planning and design Context-setting Data gathering Data analysis Reporting Presentation DisseminationWho will benefit?Anyone who is conducting, or intending to conduct, evaluation research, and wants to widen their knowledge of available methods. This course will be relevant for evaluation practitioners from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia.Learning outcomesOn completion of the course, you will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative research methods Understand when to use creative methods in evaluation researchCourse tutorDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen writes on research methods, teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8584 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8131 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the evaluation process. The course builds on the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course, so we assume that you have a good working knowledge of evaluation types and frameworks, evaluation design, and how to tailor evaluation research to different contexts. If you are not familiar with the theory and practice of evaluation, we recommend that you attend the SRA's 'Introduction to 'Foundations of Evaluation' course first.This course builds on that course by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional evaluation methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex evaluation questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods to evaluation design and presentation: you can work on an evaluation project of your own, or use one provided by the course tutor. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in evaluation research.Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of Creative Research Methods for the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2015 by Policy Press.TopicsUsing creative research methods in evaluation: Planning and design Context-setting Data gathering Data analysis Reporting Presentation DisseminationWho will benefit?Anyone who is conducting, or intending to conduct, evaluation research, and wants to widen their knowledge of available methods. This course will be relevant for evaluation practitioners from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia.Learning outcomesOn completion of the course, you will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative research methods Understand when to use creative methods in evaluation researchCourse tutorDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen writes on research methods, teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=8131 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=7705 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.   jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=7705 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=7226 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworks By the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bids This course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.Participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, by the trainer, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=7226 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6857 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research.The course covers: Arts-based methods Research using technology Mixed methods Transformative research frameworksBy the end of the course participants will:  Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods  Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods  Understand when to use creative methods in research Know how creative methods can add value to funding bidsThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods.  jmh6@soton.ac.uk (NCRM, University of Southampton) Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6857 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6667 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the evaluation process. The course builds on the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course, so we assume that you have a good working knowledge of evaluation types and frameworks, evaluation design, and how to tailor evaluation research to different contexts. If you are not familiar with the theory and practice of evaluation, we recommend that you attend the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course first.This course builds on that course by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional evaluation methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex evaluation questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods to evaluation design and presentation: you can work on an evaluation project of your own, or use one provided by the course tutor. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in evaluation research.Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of Creative Research Methods for the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2015 by Policy Press.TopicsUsing creative research methods in evaluation: Planning and design Context-setting Data gathering Data analysis Reporting Presentation DisseminationWho will benefit?Anyone who is conducting, or intending to conduct, evaluation research, and wants to widen their knowledge of available methods. This course will be relevant for evaluation practitioners from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia.Learning outcomesOn completion of the course, you will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative research methods Understand when to use creative methods in evaluation researchCourse tutorDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen writes on research methods, teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research.  lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6667 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6585 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the evaluation process. The course builds on the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course, so we assume that you have a good working knowledge of evaluation types and frameworks, evaluation design, and how to tailor evaluation research to different contexts. If you are not familiar with the theory and practice of evaluation, we recommend that you attend the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course first.This course builds on that course by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional evaluation methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex evaluation questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods to evaluation design and presentation: you can work on an evaluation project of your own, or use one provided by the course tutor. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout.The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in evaluation research.Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of Creative Research Methods for the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2015 by Policy Press.TopicsUsing creative research methods in evaluation: Planning and design Context-setting Data gathering Data analysis Reporting  Presentation DisseminationWho will benefit?Anyone who is conducting, or intending to conduct, evaluation research, and wants to widen their knowledge of available methods. This course will be relevant for evaluation practitioners from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia.Learning outcomesOn completion of the course, you will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative research methods Understand when to use creative methods in evaluation researchCourse tutorDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen writes on research methods, teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6585 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6584 This course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the evaluation process. The course builds on the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course, so we assume that you have a good working knowledge of evaluation types and frameworks, evaluation design, and how to tailor evaluation research to different contexts. If you are not familiar with the theory and practice of evaluation, we recommend that you attend the SRA's 'Introduction to Evaluation' course first.This course builds on that course by introducing arts-based methods, research using technology, mixed methods, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional evaluation methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex evaluation questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods to evaluation design and presentation: you can work on an evaluation project of your own, or use one provided by the course tutor. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout.The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in evaluation research.Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of Creative Research Methods for the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2015 by Policy Press.TopicsUsing creative research methods in evaluation: Planning and design Context-setting Data gathering Data analysis Reporting  Presentation DisseminationWho will benefit?Anyone who is conducting, or intending to conduct, evaluation research, and wants to widen their knowledge of available methods. This course will be relevant for evaluation practitioners from the third sector, public services (e.g. health, criminal justice, social care, education, local or national government), and those who work in independent research organisations or academia.Learning outcomesOn completion of the course, you will: Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods Understand how to use creative research methods Understand when to use creative methods in evaluation researchCourse tutorDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen writes on research methods, teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=6584 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=5994 Ethics is a complex, challenging subject with no right answers. Formal ethical approval helps in some ways, but not all research is subject to ethical review. Also, researchers continually meet ethical dilemmas in the course of their work, many of which cannot be foreseen or managed by formal ethical approval. It is essential that researchers are skilled in ethical thinking and ethical decision-making, and that they use these skills at every stage of the research process.This course will help you to develop your skills in ethical thinking and ethical decision-making. It will equip you with tools and resources to prepare you to handle the myriad dilemmas you will encounter in your research practice.The course is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced researchers who want to improve their skills in ethical thinking and decision-making. We will cover: A brief overview of ethical and decision theories Discussion of ethical aspects of research at all stages of the research process, from the first generation of ideas to the last piece of dissemination – and beyond A detailed case study of real-world research in practice: what is ethical, questionable, and unethical Exploration of ethical thinking and decision-making from different moral standpoints, and the difference they make Any current ethical dilemmas you face, or past dilemmas you have faced, where you would like the group's inputDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999. She is the author of several articles and two books on research methods, most recently Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide which has a strong emphasis on research ethics. She has been ethics lead on the Board of the SRA since 2012, and has assisted the Academy of Social Sciences' initiative on research ethics https://acss.org.uk/developing-generic-ethics-principles-social-science/. Helen is Visiting Fellow at the National Centre for Research Methods. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=5994 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=5993 Ethics is a complex, challenging subject with no right answers. Formal ethical approval helps in some ways, but not all research is subject to ethical review. Also, researchers continually meet ethical dilemmas in the course of their work, many of which cannot be foreseen or managed by formal ethical approval. It is essential that researchers are skilled in ethical thinking and ethical decision-making, and that they use these skills at every stage of the research process.This course will help you to develop your skills in ethical thinking and ethical decision-making. It will equip you with tools and resources to prepare you to handle the myriad dilemmas you will encounter in your research practice.The course is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced researchers who want to improve their skills in ethical thinking and decision-making. We will cover: A brief overview of ethical and decision theories Discussion of ethical aspects of research at all stages of the research process, from the first generation of ideas to the last piece of dissemination – and beyond A detailed case study of real-world research in practice: what is ethical, questionable, and unethical Exploration of ethical thinking and decision-making from different moral standpoints, and the difference they make Any current ethical dilemmas you face, or past dilemmas you have faced, where you would like the group's inputDr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999. She is the author of several articles and two books on research methods, most recently Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide which has a strong emphasis on research ethics. She has been ethics lead on the Board of the SRA since 2012, and has assisted the Academy of Social Sciences' initiative on research ethics https://acss.org.uk/developing-generic-ethics-principles-social-science/. Helen is Visiting Fellow at the National Centre for Research Methods. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=5993 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=4138 This course will show you how to conduct research, whether as part of your job or for a professional development qualification such as a diploma, Master’s degree or PhD.  It will also help you to manage research alongside work, family, and social life.  Covering the whole of the research process from planning to dissemination, the focus is on practical information to save you time, effort and stress. Some aspects of research run through the whole project: reading, writing, ethics, and time management.  Others occur at specific points in the process: planning, data collection, data preparation, data analysis and dissemination.  Our focus in the morning will be on good practice in planning and managing all these aspects of research.  In the afternoon, you will use your new learning to plan your own research project – whether a project you are conducting, or are about to conduct, or one you would like to conduct.  There will also be an opportunity for you to raise any unresolved issues you may have encountered, or are currently grappling with, in the course of conducting research.  There will be plenty of practical advice and tips offered throughout the course, and by the end of the day you will be much more knowledgeable and confident about conducting research. Everyone attending this course will receive a complimentary copy of the course book, Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide, written by the course tutor and published in 2012 by The Policy Press. Topics Planning and managing your research project: Planning Reading and writing Research ethics Time management Data collection Data preparation Data analysis Dissemination Who will benefit? Anyone who is considering or doing a research project, and wants to know how to do research well.  The research project may be work-based (service evaluation, training needs analysis, etc) or academic (dissertation, thesis etc).  This course will be particularly useful for practitioners working in public services – health, criminal justice, social care, education, third sector, private sector, local or national government – and those who work in independent research organisations and academia. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, you will: Understand how to plan and manage a research project effectively Know how to prioritise research work Understand how to fit research work in with other work and non-work commitments Have a written project plan, with timescales, for your own research project Course tutor Dr Helen Kara has been an independent researcher for the last 13 years, working primarily in social care and health, with experience of criminal justice, education, and the third sector.  Her clients have included local, regional and national government departments and bodies, and statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships.  She has employment experience from the private, statutory and third sectors.  Helen is the author of the course book, Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide, published by The Policy Press in 2012.  She teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research. lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (Social Research Association) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=4138