Research Design

Wan-Yu Shih

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This course is designed for postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds in interdisciplinary programs who plan to research social-environmental issues. It develops fundamental skills in formulating research questions, structuring research designs, reviewing literature, planning data collection, and selecting appropriate analysis methods. Students will complete practical assignments that reinforce classroom concepts, providing hands-on experience in the essential components of academic research. By the end of the course, students will have developed the competencies necessary to craft their own thesis proposals.