Policy, campaigns & research, Research, Writing
DSC Insight Seminar: Research Skills for Beginners
The DSC Insight Seminar series is a group of three-hour seminars that cover key topics for those working in the third sector. Each session will provide insights to support the work of your charity, your own development, and the skills of those who work with you.
In this DSC Insight Seminar: Research Skills for Beginners, you will explore the foundational skills needed to conduct effective research. In this seminar you will:
- Understand the importance of research in the charity sector.
- Learn basic research methodologies and techniques.
- Hear from guests and discuss with fellow attendees, stories and best practices on conducting research effectively.
Book (digital copy) included: Speed Read: Report Writing
Who should sign up?
Programme managers, development officers, volunteers, and anyone involved in research activities within charities.
Agenda
10.00 – Enter the meeting room and get ready to start.
10.05 – Welcome and opening remarks: Introduction by the chair, house rules and setting the tone for the seminar.
Chair: Annette Lewis, Director of Services, DSC
10.10 – The role of research in the charity sector: Hear from an expert researcher on why research is important, especially in the charity sector.
Speaker: Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC
10.40 – Refreshment and screen break
10.50 – Workshop: Designing a research project: An interactive workshop on developing a basic research project from start to finish.
Speaker: Stuart Cole, Head of Research, DSC
11.50 – Refreshment and screen break
12.00 – Panel discussion: Basics of research methodology: Panellists discuss various research methodologies relevant to the charity sector.
Panellists: DSC Research Team
12.55 – Closing remarks: Final closing remarks and post-seminar follow-up.
13.00 – Seminar ends.
Please note the programme is subject to change.
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