Getting the most out of your learning
As this might be your first time studying with Coventry University, we’ve put together a few tips to help you get the most out of the experience. Comments FutureLearn is …
Course: Global Issues in the Construction Industry
Come and join us at Coventry University
Congratulations on completing this open course. In the video, Dr George Agyekum-Mensah thanks you for taking part in the course and concludes by inviting you to continue your study with …
Review of the week
This week you have: Investigated your research topic and shared your experience with your fellow learners Explored common research methods and discovered which data collection and analytical tools are often …
Typical framework for a research proposal
A good research proposal must address what you hope to accomplish, justify the importance of the research at the proposed time and, finally, give clarity on how you intend to …
Introduction to data analysis
In order to gain insight from data, it is necessary to carry out detailed analysis. This important step should be closely aligned with the research design and should be appropriately …
Data collection instruments
With good planning, you will have developed an overall strategy to approach your research. You will now explore some of the instruments available to collect your data. When you carry …
Research methods
You have explored some of the philosophies that can be adopted to guide your research, but what methods of data collection are best suited to these research principles? A research …
Investigating your topic
Now that you have your research question and you have begun to plan your research strategy, go investigate your topic further and share what you discover. Items that you might …
Starting an academic research project
Starting academic research is like starting any project. Preparation and planning are the foundations of its quality. In the video, Dr Daisy Nwaozuzu reveals how to execute a successful academic …
What’s next?
Next week you will: Discover more about the methods used to conduct academic research Explore some of the tools available to collect research data Consider which resources can be consulted
Review of the week
This week you have: Shared your views on the importance of research in construction Heard the experiences of professionals from the construction industry on the importance of research in their …
Understanding research methodology
It is important to define what we mean by the term ‘methodology’. We introduce you to some examples of different research methodologies and explain and how it differs from ‘research …
The concept of research
Have you ever wondered what the word ‘research’ means and why it is important to human inquiry? The word research comprises: The prefix re, which means ‘repeat’ or ‘again’ The …
Deriving a research question
Now that you have identified some of the pressing contemporary issues in the industry, how do you formulate this into a question worthy of further analysis? Research questions form the …
Ethics as a contemporary issue
Ethics can be described as a set of principles that distinguish right from wrong. It can be both a practice and a process. Ethics as a practice is applicable within …