Designing research projects

Event date: 17 February 2010 - 10:00am
Cost: Free (but cancellation fee)
Contact: Cathy Breslin
Phone: 028 9087 7777
Location: NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB

There is there is an increasing need for voluntary and community
organisations to understand and undertake research. However, there are
very few dedicated researchers in the sector and research is often part
of an individual's broader job remit. Five inter-linked sessions
will provide individuals working in the sector with the tools and
insight into how to undertake research that is of value to their
organisations.

The sessions cover basic research skills from finding information,
designing and analysing research to making presentations. A surgery
will be held during the final session for one-on-one support with
members of the ARK and NICVA research teams. Events can be booked
individually or together as a block. However places are limited to 30
for each session so it is advisable to book early.

The sessions are free however there is a £20 cancellation fee if you
book but do not advise us that you cannot attend within five working
days of the event. Preference will be given to individuals on the
waiting list from the previous sessions. Spaces will also be limited to
one person per organisation.

Session 2: Designing research projects

Wednesday 17 February 2010, 10.00am - 14.00pm

NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast

This session focuses on designing research projects, including
questionnaire design, conducting focus groups and interviews,
undertaking audits and evaluations and issues of ethical approval.

To book a place for this session or all sessions, please phone Cathy Breslin at 028 9087 7777or email cathy.breslin@nicva.org

Booking information

For further information about these sessions or NICVA's research please contact Andrea Thornbury at 028 9087 7777or email andrea.thornbury@nicva.org

Getting here and Parking
NICVA has a number of
free parking spaces available for those attending events. Unfortunately
these can't be reserved and are available on a first come basis.
NICVA's spaces are clearly marked and we would ask that visitors only
use spaces allocated to NICVA when attending an event. Parking is also
available on Duncairn Gardens and surrounding areas within close
walking distance. NICVA is also a short walk from Yorkgate Train
Station and you can easily catch a bus from the city centre (no 1D)
direct to Duncairn Gardens, or (no 61 and 64) to Cityside Centre (a few
minutes walk).