Some actually quite good resources for learning research methods
Research Methods. Not really a phrase that goes with fun, excitement or interest.
Which is a shame because research methods can be engaging and entertaining, not to mention very useful.
Unfortunately the bad rep methods have is down to the way it is taught (and I could, and probably will, write a whole other blog post about that).
The good news is there are people making a real effort to teach research methods in ways that are appealing.
I’ll be using this post to archive as many really fun and innovative methods teaching resources I can find. You’re welcome to recommend any you like in the comments.
Let’s start with Not awful and boring examples for teaching statistics and research methods which wins just because of the title.
And the brilliant Research Wahlberg. An example of which you can see at the start of this post. Sup.
Other suggestions have included
@LegoAcademics on Twitter
Shit Academics Say on Facebook and @Academicssay on Twitter
Academia Obscura an entertaining blog that brings you, among other things, #AcademicsWithCats (although I’m quite peeved our very own research assistants Charlie Purr and Melly Boo Bops didn’t make the list).
University of Southampton teach research methods like a reality TV show
Thanks for your recommendations, more welcome! 🙂
Hi! Glad you appreciate the title of the blog! I try to set a low bar so that everyone is then pleasantly surprised by the good resources I share.