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Pascal van GriethuysenGraduate Institute of Internationaland Development Studies
Applied Research SeminarMaster in Development Studies
Geneva– 29.09.2011
Methodology How to design a research project
Methodology
the questioning phase
the “yess !!” point
the research path
the case study
useful tools
conclusions & questions
OUTLINE
MethodologyTHE QUESTIONING PHASE
interestspreoccupations
feelingsquestions
topic 3
topic 2
topic 1
question 2
question 1
question 3issue 1
issue 3
issue 2
MethodologyTHE RESEARCH PATH
RQ
Issue & topic
AnalyticalFramework Methods
Analysis
References
Discussion
TARGET
Research Elements
SELECTION CRITERION
Concepts & theories
Data on• context• process• actors• …
Direct• interviews• questionnaires
Indirectliterature & media review
MethodologyTHE CASE STUDY
Research Question
Further Research
generalconceptualtheoretical
specificcontextual operational
generalization ?conceptualization ?theorization ?
Case Study
data gathering & processingresults analysis & discussionrecommendations
EXEMPLIFICATION
Methodology
project timeline
status report
individual timesheet
meeting notes
USEFUL TOOLS
Useful toolsPROJECT TIMELINE
Applied Research Seminar PROJECT TIMELINE 2011
Month: Sept Oct Nov Dec
Sustainable Development Track Week:22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22
Name of Project
TASK 1: Briefing and initial research Meet to discuss project and assign roles/resp.
Draft and discuss an initial research plan
Deadline: submission of draft research plan
TASK 2 Subtask
Deadline: submission of final research plan and references
TASK 3 Subtask
Deadline: submission of draft research report
TASK 4 Subtask
Sample Gantt chart, names after its inventor Henry Gantt. Uses a bar system to illustrate the start and end of project components.
Group Status Report SAMPLE
The Fall 2011 Applied Research Seminar
Sustainable Development Track Project Name:
Topic area Status Next steps Partner meeting Meeting date and location confirmed (MS) Prepare agenda and send to all participants
Meet with group members prior to partner meeting (MS)
Literature review
Gathered all background materials from client (SJ)
Conduct secondary research (DD) Analyse research and deliver first draft of literature review (SJ) Provide feedback to literature review (MS, DD) Finalize literature review by TBD date (SJ)
Faculty meeting
Finalized research plan (MS) Contact faculty member to set up date and time; attach project (DD)
Useful toolsSTATUS REPORT
Useful toolsINDIVIDUAL TIMESHEET
Applied Research Seminar TIME SHEET 2011
Sustainable Development Track1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Name of Student
Name of Project SEPTEMBER 0
OCTOBER 0
NOVEMBER 0
DECEMBER 0
Note: enter hours in .25 increments TOTAL 0
Useful toolsMEETING NOTES
Meeting Notes SAMPLE
The Fall 2011 Applied Research Seminar
Sustainable Development Track
Project Name:
Meeting Participants:
Name, title Name, title
Date/Location: Meeting Objective: Introductions (DD, 5m) ITEM ONE: Review project brief (MS, 20m)
What questions do you have regarding the brief? What elements need further clarification? Based on your initial research and ideas, what direction will your research be taking? Etc.
ITEM TWO: Discuss existing resources (SJ, 20m)
What reports and other materials can be made available? What other experts can be approached for information/interviews? Etc.
ITEM THREE: Timeline, planning and administration (DD, 10m)
What does the partner expect in terms of a final presentation (Powerpoint, written report, etc.)
Around what date could they be available for a presentation? Would they be available for further questions (meeting, phone call, etc.) Etc.
Meeting wrap-up (MS, 5m)
Brief summary of next steps
Methodology
careful research methodology
clear RQ(s)
RQ as target & selection criterion
case study as illustration
respect research agenda
use the useful tools
questions ?
CONCLUSIONS & QUESTIONS
