Research questions are fundamental to the conduct of social scientific investigation but are often only given cursory attention in discussions of research design and methods. The formulation of research questions is a necessary prerequisite for the conduct of certain kinds of study, yet there is relatively little written about the processes of generating research ideas and formulating, developing and refining research questions.

As part of the Research Design theme, the RCBN has organised a workshop covering topics relating to research questions in order to provide a forum for the discussion of issues in this area. The workshop is primarily aimed at New Career Researchers but is open to all interested parties. This event is being co-hosted by Peter Kutnick (University of Brighton) and Fiona Leach (University of Sussex) and will be held at the School of Education, University of Brighton.

The workshop will be structured around presentations from experienced researchers, who will be leading sessions covering different topics. The programme will include the following contributors and presentations:

If you require further information regarding this or any other RCBN event, or wish to book a place, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The RCBN have also provided additional references about developing and refining research questions. To access these resources click here.

PROGRAMME

9.30am – 10.00am	Registration and refreshments
10.00am – 10.30am	Introduction and welcome Professor Peter Kutnick and Dr Fiona Leach
10.30am – 12.00pm	The nature of research questions in qualitative research Professor Martyn Hammersley
12.00pm – 1.00pm	Buffet lunch
1.00pm – 2.30.pm	Linking research questions to research designs Professor Anne Edwards
2.30pm – 2.45pm	Tea and coffee
2.45pm – 4.15pm	Research questions and policy-making: linking research Professor Judy Sebba
4.15pm	Close

 

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