Research Methods and Technical Writing

The course Research Methods & Technical Writing provides a comprehensive overview of research methodologies, equipping participants with essential skills for conducting and publishing high-quality research. It covers key topics such as goal-driven research strategies, peer-reviewed publishing, text mining, and research design across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.

Participants will engage with various research techniques, including desk research, interviews, surveys, case studies, and experimental methods, while also exploring critical aspects of academic writing, data management, and statistical analysis. The course combines theoretical insights with hands-on training, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of research methodologies applicable across disciplines.

The course will consist of 13 modules:

1.  Introduction to the course and responsible research
2. Problem statement & Goal-Driven Research Strategy
3. Design Science Research
4. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, & Mixed Methods Approaches
5. Desk Research, Report Structure & Reference management
6. Interviews & Surveys
7. Observation & Visual Methods
8. Fieldwork and Practice
9. Social Science Research versus Engineering Management research – Text Mining Research
10. Sampling, Data Collection Protocols, & Data Management
11. Experimental research & Statistical analysis
12. Case Studies
13. Academic Writing: Publishing and the concept of peer reviewed materials

Timetable:

Mondays

2 hours/week, 09.00 – 11.00 (CET)

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelor or Master) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University alliance.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr
• IPV students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact rafaela.silva@sc.ipv.pt

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition?  Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website. 
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.