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04 February 2026  |  30 June 2026

Basic Research Skills

Applications accepted until
18 February 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Mmabotsile Myeni
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
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Course dates
04 February 2026 - 30 June 2026
Applications close
18 February 2026
Overview
This course provides an understanding of the research process, teaching students how to identify and investigate researchable problems, design appropriate methodologies, gather and analyse data, and present findings in a final report. Topics include research ethics, literature reviews, data interpretation, and academic writing. The course empowers participants to apply research as a tool for decision-making in social, educational, and workplace contexts. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is awarded on successful completion.
Duration
14 Weeks
Format
Weekly lectures
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R12,480.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


    • What is research
    • Identifying a research problem
    • Research design and research methods
    • Research ethics
    • Literature reviews
    • Putting the research proposal together
    • Reading research
    • Data analysis: arranging processing and interpreting data
    • Writing skills: writing a research report
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