... difficult to understand and apply research methods in concrete research projects, so a proper set of teaching-learning strategies is critical. This study aimed to examine the effect of these strategies on the academic performance of students in two research seminars in an undergraduate management program...

... at: johns9m@cmich.edu 09 01 2015 26 08 2015 27 10 2015 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Research methods Author characteristics Prestige Publication trends Institutions, irrespective...

...Francesca Burton; Cathy Schofield Purpose This paper aims to investigate the confidence of foundation degree (FdSc) and top‐up degree students in using and applying research methods within a sport and exercise discipline. Design/methodology/approach Closed questionnaires determined FdSc...

... that there was a variable comprehension of research methods by the progressing students. It was felt that this lack of knowledge and confidence with respect to research methods had a negative impact on their ability to undertake research and to produce scientific reports for the dissertation. This paper aims to investigate...

...John Canning; Angela Gallagher‐Brett Disciplinary differences in approaches and methodologies to research present an important challenge to humanities practitioners wishing to engage in pedagogic research. This article outlines the development of a social sciences research methods workshop...