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University of the Witwatersrand Course

Introduction to Research Methodology

R16,600.00 (excl. VAT)

09 Jun, 2025

Digital Campus Introduction to Research Methodology course

Course overview

In today’s dynamic business landscape, research is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, innovation, and competitiveness. It’s the compass guiding organizations through uncertainty and towards long-term success.

Our Introduction to Research Methodology course has been designed to equip you with the essential skills to excel as a researcher in both academic and professional domains. Whether you’re diving into post-graduate research or seeking to elevate your professional research practices, this course is your gateway to making meaningful contributions to the knowledge base and build your credibility in your field.

Through this course, you will build the skills needed to confidently undertake research projects, critically evaluate existing research, and contribute to advancing knowledge in your field of interest. Get ready to embark on an exciting exploration, analysis, and discovery journey as we unlock the world of research methodology together!

Course curriculum

This course consists of 7 modules. The following topics will be covered:

  • Module 1: The upskilled, empowered and informed researcher
  • Module 2: The Research topic, literature review, intellectual property and ethics
  • Module 3: Conceptualising research – The research problem and research approaches
  • Module 4: Quantitative and qualitative research designs
  • Module 5: Data sources, data collection and sampling
  • Module 6: A & 6B: Processing, analysing and interpreting data
  • Module 7: The final research report

Course outcomes

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe and discuss research methodology, roles and relationships and skills required for high-quality research.
  • Discuss the research topic, literature review, intellectual property, intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and research ethics.
  • Identify and formulate a research problem and choose the best research approach to address your research problem.
  • Explore quantitative and qualitative research designs.
  • Explore data sources, data collection methods, and instruments, and pilot these instruments.
  • Assess research quality and the different aspects of qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Identify different types of research reports and know how to structure a report and plan your research.

Lecturer

Fatima Ragie, Ajwang’ Warria, Erasmos Charamba, Mahlatse Rabothata

Course summary

Format: Wits Certified Online Short Course

Certification: Wits University Certificate of Competence

School: Wits Plus

Duration: 13 weeks online short course with final assessment

Language: English

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Introduction to Research Methodology

Fatima Ragie, Ajwang’ Warria, Erasmos Charamba, Mahlatse Rabothata

Fatima Ragie | Course lecturer and co-writer
MSC Environmental Science (University of the Witswatersrand)

Fatima is an environmental scientist with research interests in socio-ecology, sustainable resource management, urban sustainability, and Islam and the environment. With experience in tutoring and teaching, she has completed a pre-doctoral fellowship at the Wits School of Governance.


Ajwang’ Warria | Course Co-writer
D Litt et Phil (University of Johannesburg)

Prior to joining academia, Ajwang’ worked in the counter-human trafficking field in southern Africa and practiced as a social worker with migrant children and their families and with children living and working on the streets. She continues to provide her expertise as an advisory board member on a project spearheaded by the International Rescue Committee and UNICEF and as a Think Tank member with the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF).

 

Erasmos Charamba | Course Co-writer
PhD Education (UNISA)
Researcher and Lecturer at University of Witwatersrand

Erasmos has taught at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and his research interests include Science Education and Multilingual and Multicultural Education.

 

Mahlatse Rabothata | Course Co-writer
PhD Candidate & MSc Eng (Aeronautical) (University of the Witwatersrand)

Mahlatse Rabothata is the Head of Academic Support in the ADU at Wits University and a lecturer for the Engineering Graphics component of Engineering Design and Analysis IA.

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