Upon completion the student should be able to:

  • conduct a small scale study
  • select and delimit a phenomenon for research
  • adopt a relevant research approach and find earlier scholarly research for studying it
  • gather suitable research materials
  • conduct analysis on the materials
  • report the findings in a short thesis (20-25 pages) in an appropriate academic register, and in a form appropriate to the discipline
  • adhere to good scientific practice and guidelines on research ethics
  • evaluate others’ research
  • offer peer support to others