Research Training Courses

At RfC we recognise the importance of research to the optimal development of children. We also recognise the dearth of research training opportunities available to Pakistanis. To this end, we have created a series of research courses to upskill individuals who are interested in conducting high quality research in the field of psychology, child development, and education.

This series of courses aims to guide attendees through the foundations of the entire research process. It will guide attendees on how to formulate research questions, understanding and choosing between the different research designs, critiquing different methodologies, different ways of collecting and analysing data, how to deal with issues that arise when working with people and data, how to write up research articulately, and how to get research published.

All courses are offered online. To ensure that the courses are interactive and offer tailored attention to each of its attendees, the course attendance is capped at 10 individuals. To ensure that the courses have maximum impact, potential attendees are required to fill out a brief form outlining their background and motivation for the course. Applicants that fit the criteria will be offered a spot on the course. A spot on the course will only be secured once the full amount has been transferred. If payment has not been made in 24 hours of the spot being offered, the spot will be offered to another applicant. The payment is non-refundable. It is recommended to take on the whole series, but individual courses can also be taken.

Course pricing:

Each course: Rs. 3,000
Course Series: Rs. 10,000

Funds collected will be used by RfC to support research and other endeavours. If you are unable to pay for the course, please mention this on your form, explaining why.

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About the Convener

All courses will be led by RfC's founder and director, Anushay. Anushay is currently undertaking her PhD in Early Childhood Education at the University of Oxford. She has previously conducted numerous training sessions for individuals working with children. With a wealth of experience in conducting research in psychology and child development, particularly within Pakistan, and her dedication to understanding and promoting the development of young children, Anushay is committed to offering aspiring psychologists, educators, and researchers an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their research skills. Her goal is to empower individuals to make meaningful contributions to the field and positively impact the lives of children and families.

You can find out more about Anushay using the links below.

Designing Research

This session will serve as an introduction to research in the field of psychology and education. In this session we will cover the role of research questions, qualities of a good research question, and how to formulate hypotheses from research questions. Additionally, we will also review some key terms that will be used thorughout the course.

Date: 4th July 2024, 2:00-5:00

Research Design & Frameworks

This session will aim to cover different types of research designs and frameworks (cross-sectional, longitudinal, quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, observational, survey-based, direct-assessment, etc.). We will be discussing the strengths and weaknesses of these designs and how to select the appropriate research method to address your research questions.

Date: 5th July 2024, 2:00-5:00

Strategies to Improve Quality of Research

This session aims to go through common pitfalls in psychology and education research that reduce the credibility of the findings and the impact of the research. Additionally we will be discussing methods to strengthen the existing research, keeping with good science, and increasing its likelihood to get accepted for publication.

Date: 8th July 2024, 2:00-5:00

Analysing Quantitative Data

This session will cover different analytical approaches that can be employed for quantitative data. While the session will briefly go over some statistical techniques, the aim is to get the attendees to critically review their data and use that to answer their questions while making the most of the data they have at hand.

Date: 9th July 2024, 2:00-5:00

Writing & Publishing

The final session in the series will cover the different sections of a research paper (introduction, methodology, results, and discussion) and the aspects to include or exclude. This session will also review examples of the type of writing and ways to improve your writing style. Lastly, we will cover potential journals for publication, discussing what publication entails, and how to improve chances of your work getting published.

Date: 10th July 2024, 2:00-5:00