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Research methods are the tools used to help you find, collect, analyse and interpret information in order to answer your research question. Sound methodology is important to make sure your research results are trusted and respected in your field. In some disciplines, the use of standardised methods is also important to allow fellow researchers to replicate, or repeat, their studies. The resources on this page have been designed with researchers in mind and can help you choose an appropriate research method for your dissertation.
SAGE Research Methods contains over 1,000 e-books, reference works, journal articles and videos which provide information about research methods and design. The database can help provide context for writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting and analysing data and writing up the findings. It includes a range of methods commonly used in numerous disciplines. View the Sage Research Methods Guide for further details. Kortext and BibliU are online textbook providers, with numerous e-texts on research methods .
Open educational resources on research methods are available from the Open Access Research Methods Resource Collection . The National Centre for Research Methods has many online resources which are intended to help people interested in social science research methods. While the Global Social Change Research Project curates a lot of open access resources, predominantly on quantitative methods with some qualitative methods. Once you have located background information about your research design, you may want to locate scholarly journal articles on your research topic that use a particular type of methodology. Previous dissertations and theses will also help you to determine which methodologies are appropriate for a specific research question and how to construct a research study.
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Real World Research provides a clear route-map of the various steps needed to carry out a piece of applied research to a high professional standard.
Research methods in health
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Introduction to Social Research
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The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research
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Qualitative Researching
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Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
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Dissertation and Thesis Clinics in July and August
By Jasmin E Mullings, on 28 June 2021
We are running six weekly dissertation and thesis clinics throughout July and August. There is no need to book, just turn up. Staff can help with formatting your dissertation, using statistical software and bibliographic referencing using Word, LaTeX, SPSS, R, NatBib, Endnote, Mendeley and Zotero.
The clinics will take place on the following dates/times:
Wednesday 7th July from 14:00-16:00 Tuesday 13th July from 10:00-12:00 Tuesday 20th July from 14:00-16:00 Wednesday 28th July from 10:00-12:00 Thursday 5th August from 10:00-12:00 (note that support with statistical software will not be available on this date) Tuesday 10th August from 14:00-16:00
What to expect
Staff are able to help with a wide range of software but we can’t promise that we will be able to answer every question and support is on a ‘best efforts’ basis. We can respond to specific queries or guide you as to which software to use but we can’t provide individual training in how to use the software. If you need training you will be directed to self-paced materials or scheduled courses. Please note that our usual Drop in terms and conditions apply so please check these for full details.
How to access
Our clinics will be held remotely via Moodle using Blackboard Collaborate. To access to the Blackboard Collaborate session, please enrol on our ISD Digital Skills Development Moodle course and visit the ‘Dissertation and Thesis Clinics – July/August 2021’ section .
Additional resources
Library Services have developed a useful guide to resources and support for undertaking dissertations or research projects which covers all stages of the research process.
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UCL Geography Graduate Wins RGS-IBG Participatory Geographies Dissertation Prize
18 October 2024
Akshaya Selvaraju recognised for her award-winning dissertation on transnational spaces and the diaspora experience.
Akshaya received the Prize for her thesis “Belonging across borders: Transnational and Indian Tamil diaspora in East Ham, London.” Her research explores the role of transnational spaces in shaping the lives and identities of the Indian Tamil diaspora in East Ham.
She told us about how both her academic interests and personal experiences led to choosing the topic, stating, “I first wrote something similar on transnational spaces in East Ham for one of my 2nd year modules... This topic stuck with me.” Her deep connections to the community fueled her motivation and drive throughout the research process.
Under the supervision of Dr Tom Western , she refined her focus, leading to significant insights into the community. “Akshaya's dissertation is a really beautiful piece of work,” Dr Western said. “She carried out the research with such care and commitment, and the writing is full of ethnographic creativity and deep insight. It was a total pleasure seeing this work come together, and I'm really thrilled for Akshaya.”
Using sensory ethnographic methods, Akshaya examined community hubs like Hindu temples and local stores, highlighting their importance in fostering cultural intimacy. “In these spaces, diaspora can assert their belonging and solidarity within the UK context,” she noted.
Her findings challenge the idea that these transnational spaces are isolated, emphasising that they enrich modern multicultural Britain. “These spaces shape and are shaped by the UK today... contributing to the effort to move away from colonial ideas of migrant assimilation,” she added.
Reflecting on her award, Akshaya said, “I was personally proud of my dissertation... This validation of my hard work means the world, especially with a body of work so personal to me.”
One memorable experience during her research was interviewing the headmaster of the Tamil School, which “emphasised a transnational way of life – finding ways to celebrate and reaffirm heritage culture.”
Since graduating, Akshaya has started a Master’s in Sustainability Science at the University of Tokyo, focusing on aquaculture as a sustainable development tool. “I plan to focus on Tamil fishing communities in Sri Lanka and India,” she shared.
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- The Participatory Geographies Research Group (PyGyRG)
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On the 02 December, students will receive an email to their UCL email account with details of their results and if eligible details of their award. Due to the large number of results being released, emails will arrive throughout the day and evening. ... Dissertation Resubmissions. Results for students resubmitting their Dissertation at the end ...
2023-24 results and awards to be published from 4 July. 2023-24 results and awards to be published from 4 July. 3 June 2024. If you undertook assessments this academic year, your assessment results will be sent to your UCL email address on Thursday 4 July.
The Library holds a copy of most research degree theses completed by students registered at UCL. Print copies of research theses are catalogued by author in Explore; electronic versions are in many cases available on open access in UCL Discovery. The Library does not normally have copies of UCL: MA, MSc, MRes, LLM theses; Diploma theses
EThOS, a database run by the British Library that aims to record all UK doctoral theses, with links to access an electronic version of the full text where available. The digitisation of theses that only exist in print form can often be requested, depending on the awarding institution and for a fee: UCL supports this process for UCL-held theses.
Results for students resubmitting their Dissertation at the end of January 2023, should be approved by a Sub-Board during the Exam Board period Monday 13 February - Friday 24 February 2023. Student Records will aim to release results to students within 5 working days of Faculty approval during the Exam Board period.
Official results & awards approved by Faculty by the deadline of Friday 15 th November will be released to students on PGT results day, 25 th November. The Student Lifecycle Services team will aim to process as many results as possible for release on the 25 November, but cannot guarantee results approved after the 15 November will be ready for ...
Browse by UCL Theses. Up a level. UCL Discovery is UCL's open access repository, showcasing and providing access to UCL research outputs from all UCL disciplines.
For your dissertation, you're likely to need to perform a literature search. A literature search is a well-thought-out, organised search and evaluation of literature available on a topic. A well-structured literature search is an effective and efficient way to locate sound evidence on the subject you're researching.
Support for dissertations and research projects This guide is primarily aimed at taught postgraduate students, but may also be of interest to final year undergraduates. It highlights the extensive online library collections and services available to you, and also directs you to other academic support services that may be useful when undertaking ...
Results Day You should receive your results to your UCL email address and on Portico on Friday 15 March 2024. If you recently submitted your Postgraduate dissertation after a resit or deferral, your results day is Friday 15 March 2024. We know this can be a stressful time so we've put together some useful information about what happens next.
Time spent carefully planning your search can save valuable time later on and lead to more relevant results and a more robust search strategy. You should consider the following: Analysing your topic and understanding your research question: Carry out a scoping search to help understand your topic and to help define your question more clearly.
UCL Discovery is UCL's open access repository, showcasing and providing access to UCL research outputs from all UCL disciplines.
In total, there are over 10,500 theses available in UCL's institutional repository, dating as far back as 1933. UCL theses are amongst our most-downloaded items! The most popular is a 1990 thesis, Marketing theories and concepts for the international construction industry, available here. Amongst the theses available there are some completed ...
The resources on this page have been designed with researchers in mind and can help you choose an appropriate research method for your dissertation. Resources SAGE Research Methods contains over 1,000 e-books, reference works, journal articles and videos which provide information about research methods and design.
As part of this, OfS have asked UCL to ensure that we collect the exact dates on which Masters dissertations are submitted. This data is required as part of the funding data from which UCL's teaching grant is derived. For the Summer/Autumn 2022 data, we will be asking academic departments to provide the date on which each student's ...
UCL Library Services manages the DART-Europe service, the premier European portal for the discovery of open access research theses. At the time of writing, this service provides access to over one million research theses from 564 Universities in 29 European countries. It was founded in 2005 as a partnership of national and university libraries ...
Answer. We don't generally hold Masters' Dissertations, and see our guide to dissertations and research projects for more information, but your department may have some hard copies, or they may make some available in their Moodle modules.
The MSc Dissertation. From June - early September students undertake a research project, lightly supervised by a member of faculty, and submit a 10,000 word dissertation on or before the deadline in early September. A good dissertation will be a piece of original research, the best dissertations are published.
Schedule. The clinics will take place on the following dates/times: Wednesday 7th July from 14:00-16:00. Tuesday 13th July from 10:00-12:00. Tuesday 20th July from 14:00-16:00. Wednesday 28th July from 10:00-12:00. Thursday 5th August from 10:00-12:00 (note that support with statistical software will not be available on this date)
Akshaya Selvaraju recognised for her award-winning dissertation on transnational spaces and the diaspora experience. ... Email: [email protected]. Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 0500. Department of Geography University College London North-West Wing Gower Street London WC1E 6BT. View Map. Information for.