1. Group Work
Lesson 3

2. Some preliminary questions
What does it mean to work in group?
Why to work in group?
How to work in group?
Some preliminary questions

3. Even more important… 1) WHO Are We?
A) University class but also a small research team.
B) Learning by doing. Active learning. Social construction of knowledge.
Even more important…

4. Core elements of research design (Blaikie, 2000)
Data reduction and analysis
Topic/problem
Research questions and objectives
Data collection and timing
Selection from data sources
Research strategies
Concepts,theorieshypotheses and models
Data sources, types and forms

5. Research topic and problem (Blaikie, 2000)
The statement of the research topic sets boundary markers – defines the territory to be explored.
However, initial definition is vague and imprecise – until the research design is completed, the researcher cannot be sure what the project will be like
It may take much thought and reading, a number of trial runs and even some exploratory research before a clear and precise statement can be produced.
Research topic and problem (Blaikie, 2000)

6. Tasks and activities Create groups Brainstorming
Figure out a topic-theme consistent with the course.
Write down one page describing your choice.
Tasks and activities