Abstract
Independent research is an important and distinctive component of degree programmes within the GEES disciplines, most commonly encountered within final-year projects and dissertations. Successfully completing a large research project with relatively little support requires strong self-motivation, effective time management, problem-solving skills, writing and presentation skills, and a high degree of organisation. As such, it can be one of the most challenging and daunting elements of your degree programme.
The ever-growing range of digital information, that is freely available at the click of button, is a fantastic resource that can be used to enhance your project. Online datasets and images can be used in conjunction with traditional field and laboratory-based methodologies. Alternatively, your project may revolve exclusively around the location, manipulation and analysis of secondary data. The successful use of online data for independent research is however associated with a number of challenges.
This online resource has been designed to help you to identify and deal with many of the problems commonly encountered when using online data within the context of independent research. More specifically, the following sections will help you to:
• locate relevant data;
• determine whether it is fit for purpose and available for you to use;
• present your data clearly and effectively.
The ever-growing range of digital information, that is freely available at the click of button, is a fantastic resource that can be used to enhance your project. Online datasets and images can be used in conjunction with traditional field and laboratory-based methodologies. Alternatively, your project may revolve exclusively around the location, manipulation and analysis of secondary data. The successful use of online data for independent research is however associated with a number of challenges.
This online resource has been designed to help you to identify and deal with many of the problems commonly encountered when using online data within the context of independent research. More specifically, the following sections will help you to:
• locate relevant data;
• determine whether it is fit for purpose and available for you to use;
• present your data clearly and effectively.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Higher Education Academy |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |