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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing certification course is developed to provide you with basic qualitative research knowledge. It is a 12-week-long programme brought to you by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. The course explains how qualitative research plays a key role in understanding our society’s ever-changing character.
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing online course by SWAYAM teaches various concepts, methods, design techniques, research writing, referencing, etc. related to the field of qualitative research. You will learn how qualitative research methods can be utilised to investigate the ambiguous areas outside the scope of quantitative predictive research.
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing programme also discuss techniques through which qualitative research complements quantitative research in social sciences and human behaviour. This online elective course also offers an e-certificate on the fulfilment of specific eligibility criteria. Moreover, it is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).
The Highlights
- Elective course type
- Postgraduate level course
- Self-directed learning
- An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Faculty domain for experienced/Multidisciplinary category
- Enrolment and examination dates mentioned on the SWAYAM portal
Programme Offerings
- Free program access
- Written exam
- Comprehensive curriculum
- online learning
- E-certificate
- learning material
- Industry-Expert Instructor
- A shareable certificate
- Self-paced learning
- video lectures
- assignments
- An offering of IIT Kharagpur
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
- There is no fee to access the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing online course
- An amount of Rs. 1,000 must be paid to sit in the written exam (optional)
Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing (Access only) | Free |
Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
You must have a bachelor’s degree in any stream to enrol in the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing online program.
To be eligible for the Qualitative Research Methods and Research writing certification, you must score at least 40% marks overall. This final score gives 75% weightage to the written exam and 25% weightage to the assignments (best eight out of 12 will be considered). Fulfilling both the criteria is essential to get the certificate.
What you will learn
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing syllabus comprehensively cover all the fundamental concepts to introduce you to the exciting field of qualitative research. Near the end of this course, you should have gained a detailed understanding of:
- Quantitative versus qualitative research
- Qualitative research design
- The entire process of qualitative research
- Research writing
- Methods of qualitative research
Who it is for
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing program is designed for anyone interested in learning qualitative research. It will be beneficial to curious learners from any background.
Admission Details
Follow the step-by-step process given below to enroll in the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing program by SWAYAM.
Step 1 – Click on this link => https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ge12/preview. The official course page of Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing will appear in your web browser.
Step 2 – Go to the registration page by clicking on the ‘Sign in/Register’ button at the top of this webpage.
Step 3 – Now, click on the ‘Sign up now’ button to create a new account by filling in the required information. Or, link an existing account (Facebook, Google, or Microsoft) to log in instantly.
Step 4 – Finally, hit the ‘Join’ button at the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing course page to join the online course.
NOTE – The candidates must vigilantly check the enrolment date on the SWAYAM website as some courses have a limited opening window.
Application Details
The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing program do not mandate you to fill and submit an application form. Simply visit the SWAYAM portal, register for an account or sign in to an existing account, give necessary details including email ID, name, etc. and enrol in the course.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to qualitative research
- The Qualitative Researcher
- Quantitative vs. qualitative research
- History of qualitative research
- The process of qualitative research
- Major paradigms & perspectives
- Dominant paradigms of qualitative research
- Interpretivist thinking
- Verstehen
- Constructivism
- Properties of constructions
- Constructivism: Sub paradigms
- Criticisms of interpretivism & constructivism
- Major paradigms & perspectives (Contd.)
- Critical theory
- Characteristics of critical theory
- Critiques of critical theory
- Strategies of inquiry
- Introduction to qualitative inquiry
- Qualitative research design
- Ethnography
- Autoethnography
- Case studies
- Analyzing interpretive practice
- Strategies of inquiry (Contd.)
- Grounded Theory
- Participatory Action Research
- Methods of collecting & analyzing empirical materials
- Observations
- Interviewing
- Interpretation of documents & material cultur
- Images & visual methods
- Autoethnography
- Personal narrative & reflexivity
- Methods of collecting & analyzing empirical materials (Contd.)
- Analyzing talk & text
- Data management & analysis methods
- Software & qualitative research
- Interpretation
- Evaluation & presentation
- The problem of criteria
- Interpretation
- Writing
- Evaluation and social programs
- Qualitative research and social policy
- Conclusion
- How, Why, and What of research and technical writing
- Literature review
- Writing about methods
- Results
- And discussion of results
- Referencing
- Academic integrity
- And writing for different types of readers (Research proposals, Dissertations, Journal articles, Magazine articles)
Evaluation process
The proctored exam for the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing certification will be held on designated exam centers across India in two separate shifts - morning (9 am to 12 pm) and afternoon (2 pm to 5 pm).
The date for the exam can be found on the SWAYAM online portal. More details about the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing training exam will be announced when the registration form URL is available. Payment of exam fees and filling out the form is necessary to secure a spot in the exam.
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to join this course.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur accredits the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing course.
Prof Aradhna Malik, Ph.D. from the University of Denver USA and faculty member of IIT Kharagpur’s School of Management, will be your instructor for the Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing course.
No, the exam is entirely optional. However, there will be no certificate for candidates who do not take the exam.
When you pass the exam and assignments, you will get an e-certificate for course completion.