Module 9: Research Methods and Project Work-

  1. Research Design and Methodology
    • Introduction to research in the context of digital governance.
    • Defining research objectives and questions.
    • Selecting appropriate research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods).
    • Ethical considerations in research.
  2. Data Collection and Analysis
    • Methods for data collection (surveys, interviews, observations, document analysis, etc.).
    • Data management and organization.
    • Data analysis techniques (statistical analysis, content analysis, thematic analysis, etc.).
    • Tools and software for data analysis.
  3. Dissertation/Project Proposal Development
    • Structuring a research proposal.
    • Defining research questions and hypotheses.
    • Literature review and theoretical framework.
    • Methodology and data collection plan.
    • Project timeline and resources.

Recommended Readings:

  1. Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications.
  2. Bryman, A. (2015). Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press.
  3. Walliman, N. (2017). Research Methods: The Basics. Routledge.