Course: Researching Risk, Disasters and Emergencies

Congratulations on completing this short course. In the video, Yung-Fang Chen thanks you for taking part in the course and concludes by inviting you to consider continuing your study with …

This week you have… Discovered why a careful review of the literature is important when embarking on new research Joined Holly to learn more complex ways to locate resources online …

Critical analysis of an academic article is a far more involved process than casual reading. You should approach the task systematically and be prepared to cross reference between various sections …

The main purpose of the literature review is to set the context of your research. A literature review offers you the opportunity to engage with other researchers in a written …

In this video, Holly returns to give you some further guidance on how best to use the internet to locate literature. It is important, when first engaging with your literature …

Research work involves the use of substantial published literature, and it is an expectation for researchers to make proper critical use of relevant sources. The library is usually the first …

Welcome to the second week of this course on Research Perspectives and Practice. Last week you heard from three academics about their approaches to research. This week we will look …

This week you have… Explored the meaning of research Identified the steps required to successfully carry out your own project Shared potential questions that you would like to address in …

Finally watch an interview with Dr Burcak Basbug Erkan who introduces her research using a mixed methods approach. Her research investigated methods to reduce risk within the mining industry in …

Now watch the video in which Dr Jade Catterson describes her research. Jade’s work has explored the lives of street connected young people living in disaster prone societies in the …

Watch the video in which Dr Matthew Blackett describes his approach to research. Mathew’s work is focused in the area of physical geography and natural hazards. Specifically he researches approaches …

In this section you will explore different approaches to research and see how they are applied to the emergency management sector. There are three broad approaches to research: quantitative, qualitative …

Let us carefully examine the different parts included in any research write-up. It is important to understand the sections present as this will help you in your analysis and inform …

In this video, Holly Singleton, a Coventry University librarian, discusses how to carry out a library search for subject specific material. She covers: How to tailor your search to your …

A common reason why students experience difficulty in executing their research is down to lack of planning. Time is a key resource in your research and as such has to …