Introduction to Positivism and Interpretivism
Ian Gilhespy
Producer (requires Internet Explorer)
This is one of a family of reusable or digital learning objects that relate to the conduct of research methods. At a very basic level, it introduces some material about the differences between positivist and interpretivist frameworks of approaching the gathering of data.
References and Further Reading
McNeill, P. and Chapman, S. (2005) Research Methods. London: Routledge 3rd Edition
May, T. (1997) Social Research. Issues, Methods and Pro
Introduction to Research Methods 4: Questionnaires
Dave Harris
Xerte
This file is pretty introductory and basic and, like the others gets to some 'craft' issues and urges practice. I have managed to link it, right at the end to another RLO below on sprucing up questionnaires, which is a bit more advanced. I would also suggest you pursue the issues with all of these research methods exercises by having a look at the online methods database for more advanced discussion. (http://www.arasite.org/RMdatabase/RMintro.html)
Introduction to Research Methods 3: Interviewing
Dave Harris
Xerte
This offers exercises which get into some of the practicalities of interviewing, and invites people to work at the pilot stage in threes, to interview, be interviewed, and observe.
Introduction to Research Methods 2: Systematic Observation
Dave Harris
Xerte
This one gets to examine the techniques used in systematic observation studies (the examples cover policing, classroom teaching and coaching). We critically analyse the details of the technique - then try it out for ourselves and learn 'from the inside'.
Introduction to Research Methods1: Participant Observation
Dave Harris
Xerte
This is the first in a series of exercises designed to help in learning research methods by trying them out. Students follow through the exercise, looking at some professional examples, thinking out what to do, trying it out, then reflecting afterwards. The idea is to complement alternative approaches to teaching research methods which begin with the philosophical issues. This one explores some of the issues in using participant observation.
A Brief Introduction to Semiotics
Ian Gilhespy
Producer (requires Internet Explorer).
This learning object may be viewed or listened to as an introductory piece concerning the role of semiotics in relation to research methods or as a starting point for understanding an approach to analysis usually associated with media/cultural studies that has applications to leisure and sport more generally. It may be useful to consume this learning object alongside the object about the status of visual data in the study of leisure and
An introduction to Judaism in America
An introduction to Judaism in America
Introduction to X-ray Diffraction
This site is intended as a brief introduction to some of the common x-ray diffraction techniques used in materials characterization. It is designed for people who are novices in this field but are interested in using the techniques in their research. Topics include x-ray generation and properties, lattice planes and Bragg's Law, powder and thin film diffraction, texture measurement and pole figures, residual stress measurements, small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), and x-ray crystallography.
Introduction to Metamorphism
This 83-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces metamorphic agents and changes. Stress, strain, tension, compression, and shear are discussed as well as the lineation or foliation that results from such effects. Metamorphic classification includes dynamic, thermal, thermo-dynamic, contact, regional, and shock metamorphism. Specific regional metamorphic events are discussed in detail, including the Scottish Highlands, Otago, New Zealand, paired metamorphic events of Japan, the Skiddaw aureole, U
Introduction to Petrography
This Introduction to Petrography homepage from the University of Houston contains a variety of instructional materials. Topics covered include tectonics, the rock cycle, mineralogy, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic petrology, classification, phase diagrams, and magmatic differentiation. There are ...
Introduction and Textures and Structures of Igneous Rock
These lecture notes provide an introduction to igneous rocks. The notes cover information about characteristics of magmas, plutonic rocks, volcanic rocks, and textures of igneous rocks. There are several illustrations within the text. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Keeping Score: new approaches to the standard of living
Measuring social performance is an important task in the social sciences, and the complexity of the problem has given rise to numerous approaches. In this lecture, Professor Steckel will discuss the use of anthropomorphic measures in this field, and explain the advantages of height as a measure of standard of living. Richard H Steckel is SBS Distinguished Professor of Economics, Anthropology and History at Ohio State University. The Space for Thought Lecture series celebrates the completion of t
Introduction to Fractions
This short video is from Jimmy Chang, who has a master's degree in math and has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for more than eight years. How to introduce fractions. Â Fractions are comparisons. Mr. Chang suggests using food and money examples for the introduction. Â (2:18)
LSE Literary Festival - How to write a novel- an introduction for beginners with Justine Mann
Does the task of writing a novel both excite and daunt you? Using the political novel as an example, this workshop will examine how to progress from initial ideas to a successful draft. Participants should emerge with an understanding of the task that lies ahead and a greater sense of what is required in terms of structure, characterisation and plot.
Introduction to Management Science and Engineering
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Introduction to Electronic Government
This course is an introduction to electronic government (e-government). Our basic premise that the governments' use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is not an end in itself, certainly not a technical exercise, but a tool to achieve better government. e-Government includes all measures to further this goal with the combination of ICT and the necessary organisational improvement. This definition is the point of departure for the rest of the course that covers: reasons to embrace e
Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management
An Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management
Introduction to Economics for Engineers
This course is for those engineering graduate students who have not studied economics for their relatively easy access to current economic topics and fields of applied economics such as environmental economics and development economics.
Introduction to Journey North
This program introduces the three sets of investigations that are featured in the Journey North program: Seasonal Migrations, Plants and the Seasons and Sunlight and the Seasons. Author(s):
Social Media Collaboratory: Introduction to Social Media
Understand the benefits and challenges of effectively engaging with social media.
Learn how participate and organize online discussions in forums, mailing-lists, blogs and video discussion sites.
Understand how a blog can give you a voice and learn the basics of publishing a blog.
Understand how social bookmarking can be a very effective way to gather and share information about online resources.
Learn how to use wikis and understand their use as a collaborative writing (collabowriting) tool
