Contextualising Research
Contextualising Research
Research does not happen in isolation. It is important to engage with social and philosophical foundations of research by considering things like the purpose of research, what makes research valid (or not), why research is the way it is, and who research is for.
Section 1
What is Research?
In this section we explore the definition of research and how this motivates improvements to our practice.
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Epistemology
In this section we challenge the idea that there is a unique way to think about knowledge and start to explore what this means for research.
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Historical Context
In this section we explore how an understanding of the history of research can influence our view of its role in society.
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Reflexivity
In this section we introduce the concept of reflexivity and how it helps clarify the way our beliefs, assumptions, and experiences shape research practice.
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