SDMM15004U Core Course 4: Research Methodology and Ethics, Master of Disaster Management
Volume 2022/2023
Education
Master of Disaster Management - compulsory
This course is offered to MDMa full programme students only.
Content
The course introduces the principal study designs, methodological approaches and ethical considerations in disaster research; with a focus on research development.
Specifically, the course covers:
- Critical literature review for identification of relevant knowledge gaps, research problems and questions.
- Quantitative methods for primary and secondary data collection - including definition of outcomes and variables; target population; sampling; and questionnaire design. Central issues on data management, validation, and analyses using statistical software (e.g. SPSS) are also covered.
- Qualitative methods for primary data collection including focus group discussions; key informant interviews; and participant observation. Data management validation and analyses including field note analyses are also covered.
- Mixed methods approaches in terms of the rationale for use, common procedures, and limitations.
- Basic principles and statutes on research ethics focusing on the specific challenges within disaster research.
Learning Outcome
On completion of the course, students should be able to: Knowledge:
Skills:
Competences:
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Teaching and learning methods
This course consists of a
variety of teaching/learning methods (blended learning) ranging
from class-based lectures, journal clubs, group work and student
led presentations as well as individual preparation and study time.
All in-class sessions are moderated by faculty staff members.
Students are expected to contribute actively through oral and
written presentations as well as constructive feedback to
colleagues during sessions.
The teaching/learning methods could be listed as follows:
• Lectures - Imparting knowledge, concepts, theories and models
• Journal clubs – discussion of relevant papers with emphasis on analytical skills and knowledge gain
• Group work – guided with a set of questions or an (software) exercise based on specific case
• Presentations – of group or individual student assignments
The teaching/learning methods could be listed as follows:
• Lectures - Imparting knowledge, concepts, theories and models
• Journal clubs – discussion of relevant papers with emphasis on analytical skills and knowledge gain
• Group work – guided with a set of questions or an (software) exercise based on specific case
• Presentations – of group or individual student assignments
Workload
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 42
- Class Instruction
- 16
- Preparation
- 103
- Exercises
- 31
- Exam
- 16
- Total
- 208
Feedback form
Written
Oral
Individual
Continuous feedback during the course
Peer feedback (Students give each other feedback)
Written exam feedback is given in the case of the grade, FAIL.
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Apply online via https://www.mdma.ku.dk/
Open to MDMa full programme students ONLY.
Exam (Exam in Research Methodology &
Ethics)
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment
- Type of assessment details
- Course Assignment (5 page Synopsis)
A synopsis is a brief outline of the student's proposed thesis.
The required length of the synopsis is 5 pages, excluding the cover page and reference list (1 page = approximately 2,400 keystrokes, font size 12 pt. line space 1.5). - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Exam period
See the MDMa Exam Schedule
Criteria for exam assesment
To achieve the grade, PASSED, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
- Identify and critically evaluate the relevance and validity of scientific literature and data within the field of disaster management.
Skills
- Describe relevant research problems and formulate specific research questions and objectives to be addressed within the framework of a master thesis research project.
- Determine appropriate study designs and critically discuss relevant quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis methods that align with these designs.
Competences
- Apply knowledge of general concepts for ensuring good academic and research practice including the key concept in research ethics.
- Synthesise all of the above into a consistent synopsis adhering to the conventional structures for scientific literature.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SDMM15004U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Part Time MasterFull Degree Master
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Placement
- Autumn
- Schedule
- 1 week in November (14-18 Nov 2022) and
3 weeks in January (9-27 Jan 2023) - Course capacity
- 12-35 participants
Price
DKK 14,000 / DKK 18,000
Study board
- Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Contracting department
- Department of Public Health
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Bishal Gyawali (9-676e6c7e667c66716e45787a736933707a336970)
- Anne Bach Nielsen (17-6e7b7b723b6f6e70753b7b76727980727b4d80827b713b78823b7178)
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