Community Based Research: Getting Started

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Brief Introduction

Learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using the 'citizen science' approach of UCL's RELIEF Centre.

Course Summary

Explore the world of community-based research and learn how to conduct your own research projects in partnership with local communities.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the principles and methods of community-based research
  • Learn how to build and maintain relationships with communities
  • Develop practical research skills to conduct successful community-based research projects

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key principles of community-based research
  • Learn how to build and maintain partnerships with local communities
  • Develop practical research skills to conduct successful community-based research projects

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior experience required
  • Basic research skills preferred

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Social Research Methods
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Jane Doe
  • John Doe

Related Books

Requirements

  • This course is for community members who want to find new solutions for community problems. It’s also suitable for community researchers recruited by NGOs, teachers who want to investigate relationships between school and the community, academic researchers in Lebanon and elsewhere, students wanting to carry out community research, leaders of community research, trainers of researchers in NGOs or on academic projects, and even entrepreneurs who wish to investigate the community demand for their products or find out what the community needs.

Knowledge

  • Insight into the what, why, and how of community based researchIdentification of the skills needed to plan an effective research project, spanning research questions, qualitative and quantitative data collection, interview skills, and observation skillsPlanning of community based research projects, including development of a research proposal, submission for peer review, data analysis approaches, and networking and public engagement.

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the power of community-based research in this engaging online course. Students praised the course's hands-on approach to learning, which allowed them to put theory into practice. Overall, users found the course to be a valuable and informative experience.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on approach to learning

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative content
  • Practical application of theory
  • Expert instructors with real-world experience
  • Flexible learning format
  • Collaborative learning environment

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited feedback on assignments
  • Course content can be dense and challenging
  • Some technical issues with online platform
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
  • Course may not be suitable for beginners
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Diana Laurillard, Eileen Kennedy
UCL (University College London), American University of Beirut (AUB) & LAU-CLS
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