Master thesis hack session

Teacher(s)

Baudewyns Pierre; Camatarri Stefano (compensates Baudewyns Pierre);

Language

English

Prerequisites

None

Main themes

In this course, students will learn about as many methods as possible that could be useful for their own work.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the end of this course, the students will be able to: Define a research design Identify which method(s) best fit their needs Use these methods in their work Present their use of these methods Critically reflect about methods

Content

This course offers a toolbox of research methods applied to thesis projects in the social sciences.

Teaching methods

Each session has two parts: the instructor introduces a specific method, and one or more students present how they would apply it to their own work. The class then discusses this proposal collectively. The final assessment consists of a written paper presenting a research question and its research design.

Evaluation methods

• Oral presentation of a method application.
• Final paper (research question + design + methods).

Other information

This course demands active student participation and a good command of English.
The use of artificial intelligence during the assessment tests for this course is governed by the rules set out in the faculty memo on this subject, which is available on the faculty intranet site in the information section for students.

Online resources

All resources are provided on the course’s Moodle website.

Bibliography

Un portefeuille de lectures sera communiqué tout au long du cours.
Des références supplémentaires seront suggérées en fonction des méthodes abordées.

Teaching materials

• Présentations PowerPoint

Faculty or entity

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