Methods 2

What it is about

You learn how qualitative research projects are planned and conducted: from topic research through the development of research questions and literature reviews to data collection, management and analysis. In the end you can plan, implement, present and document a small STS research project in a team.

What you will be able to do

• understand the entire qualitative research process
• conduct research on an STS topic
• create a literature review
• formulate appropriate social science research questions
• create and present a research plan
• carry out a research project
• present results and write a final report

What the module consists of

• GruppenprojektYou work in groups on an STS study project and go through all project steps
• PräsentationenPresentation of the research plan and the research results
• Übungen/DiskussionenInside and outside the session you work out concrete project steps and receive feedback

Teaching method

• GruppenarbeitEnables the practical traversal of project steps in teams
• Praktische Übungen und FallstudienFor applying and practicing the individual steps of the research process
• Diskussionen und kontinuierliches Feedback durch die LehrpersonSupports reflection and improvement of the project work
• Ausgewählte Medien (Reader, Folien, Whiteboard/Flipchart, Moodle)Support materials, structure and communication in the course