Finding Evidence/information

Event date: 4 February 2010 - 10:00am
Cost: Free (but cancellation fee)
Contact: Cathy Breslin
Location: Belfast

Introduction to Research Skills

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.  These 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 1: Finding Evidence/information

Thursday 4 February 2010, 10.00am - 14.00pm
Peter Froggatt Centre, R 311, Queen's University, Belfast

This session focuses on accessing sources of information and
includes an introduction to ARK as well as NINIS and other governmental
sources of research information.

To book a place for this or any of the sessions in this series, please phone Cathy Breslin at 028 9087 7777or email cathy.breslin@nicva.org.

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