1. Research Methodologies Type the author’s name and date of presentation here

2. Aims and Objectives Explore various research methodologies Consider styles of referencing Understand the relevance of plagiarism Mind map various research methodologies for own project idea

3. The Research Primary SourcesSecondary Sources InterviewPodcast ObservationText book PhotographyMedia ExperimentPhotographs

4. Research Log SourceDate visitedRelevanceImportanceReliabilityBiasUse or reject

5. Mind mapping: Research methodologies

6. The Research Utilising skills and technologies How do I use the internet effectively? How do I write to people? How do I interview people? How do I use questionnaires? How do I carry out practical work or obtain scientific data?

7. Referencing different sources Websites: –National Electronic Library for Health. 2003. Can walking make you slimmer and healthier? (Hitting the headlines article).(Updated 16 Jan 2005). Available at: http://www.nhs.uk.hth.walking [Accessed 10 April 2005]. http://www.nhs.uk.hth.walking Books: –Barker, R. Kirk, J. & Munday, R.J., 1988. Narrative analysis. 3rd ed. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. Films: –Macbeth, 1948. [Film] Directed by Orson Wells. USA: Republic Pictures. Journalism: –Perry, C., 2001. What health care assistants know about clean hands. Nursing Times, 97(22), pp.63-64. Photographs: –Beaton,C., 1956. Marilyn Monroe. [Photograph] (Marilyn Monroe’s own private collection).

8. Referencing Tips Check your reference style –School or college may have their own preferred style Use a consistent style throughout Reference as you work –Remember to use the research log Online referencing tools are available

9. Summary: Research ideas What research will you need to do? Is it appropriate? How will the research be obtained? Where are you going to gather the information from? Utilise research methodologies appropriately

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