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16GYP001: Doing Global Research Dr Louise Holt (module tutor) Email: l.holt@lboro.acuk 16GYP001: Doing Global Research Aims The aims of this module are to consolidate students experiences of undertaking global research methods in both the social science and humanities traditions, and to equip them with the appropriate intellectual and practical research, analytical, interpretative, writing and reflexive skills to successfully undertake an independent and original piece of research about an issue of relevance to their Masters’ programme. Intended Learning Outcomes A. Knowledge and Understanding. On completion of this module, students will be able to show knowledge and understanding of: the merits and limitations of different research methods in specific contexts; the logistical skills necessary to execute fieldwork using a variety of social research methods; the way positionality influences the interpretation and writing up of both quantitative and qualitative data; the potential practical difficulties involved in undertaking global research; the ethical complexities of doing global research. B. Skills and Other Attributes. Intellectual Skills: On completion of this module, students should have the ability to: (a) evaluate both theory and practice to understand research design in contemporary global research; (b) select, execute and evaluate established research methodologies in the social sciences and humanities; (c) complete critical assessments of different research methodologies, combining theory and practice. Subject Practical Skills: On completion of this module, students should have the confidence and ability to: (a) understand the importance of fieldwork in the geographical tradition; (b) use a range of secondary sources (statistical, archival and web-based); (c) execute questionnaires, qualitative interviews (individual and group), observational methods (both participatory and covert) and discourse analysis in social research; (d) analyse data gathe