English

Once every semester

The course aims to equip participants with a broad range of skills, knowledge and tools to undertake research at the doctoral level and the many ways in which it can be accomplished successfully. The course adopts a practical approach to designing and undertaking a research project.

The course covers: (1) research models, strategies and methods; (2) experiments, surveys and case studies; (3) data analysis and presentation; and (4) scientific and technical writing.

Show proof of practical insights into the research process in addition to the scientific basis for research within a university environment and in industry.
Be able to formulate scientific questions based on the searching for relevant information.
Present data communicatively, oral and written expression
Be able to lead a discussion in a scientific topic

Independently be able to make informed judgement in scientific matters by effective use of information
Independently conduct investigations and observations

Show a critical attitude that includes a meta-cognitive perspective with e.g. self-reflection and self-evaluation.

Lectures

Exercises

Project

Lectures, workshop sessions, assignments. The course is structured around four themes. The course platform is Canvas.

Written assignments

To pass the course, participants must achieve 80% attendance and submit, and pass, a multi-part assignment linking the subject matter and learning to the participant’s research project.
Examinator: Brian Atkin

Failed, pass

Before the course starts, the course participants must present a short description of their research projects and their status.

Fellows, R. & Lui, A.M.M.: Research Methods for Construction, 4th edition, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015. 2015.

a 5th edition is scheduled for publication in October 2021

Course coordinators: Brian Atkin, Radhlinah Aulin

VBE020F

2021-09-09

Gudbjörg Erlingsdóttir