This course looks at how sociological research are designed and carried out in order to better investigate social problems found prevalent in society. It will provide an overview of the entire research process, such as the crafting of a research proposal, the preparations needed to apply for ethics review, the various research paradigms associated with conducting qualitative and quantitative research, the collection of data and report writing etc.

We will also focus on two research methods, in-depth interviewing and survey/questionnaire, to not only learn about how they are utilised in examining social phenomenon, but also acquire knowledge on their practical applications in the field and how the obtained data can be codified as well as analysed for report writing. The knowledge and skills obtained will contribute to the development of the Capstone Project.