Course content

The seminar will be given in autumn provided a sufficient number of students is enrolled or at the discretion of the lecturers.

The seminar covers research methods relevant for the given cohort covering qualitative and quantitative methods at a level relevant for research required to adapt and extend research methods

Learning outcome

After having successfully completed the course, students are expected to have mastered the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• The seminar introduces selected research methods and problems related to their area of study, also identifying problematic areas and misconceptions. The exact topics are to be chosen each semester the course is offered depending on the profile and research topics of the participants.

Skills

• Ability to select and adapt research methods and techniques suitable for the candidate's research field

General competence

• Capability to critique the use of research methods and their limitations in the research of both the participants and in the literature.

Learning methods and activities

Block seminars and project work.

Compulsory requirements: None

Students must comply with all NTNU regulations on aids and materials and must prepare their papers individually.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Articles and hand-out material will be provided by the lecturers.