Writing in Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies in the Social Sciences – An Advanced Approach for Doctoral Students and Researchers
This workshop aims to equip PhD students and researchers with the skills to write clear, rigorous and critically grounded methodological sections in social science research.
GENERAL INFORMATIONS:
It will be held online on November 20th, from 9:30am to 5pm. The session will be conducted in english.
Registrations are open until November 19th.
- CIIMAR & IPMA researchers: free
- Standard: 100€ (CCMAR members have a 50% discount)
NOTE: The attendance certificate will be issued if the trainee attends at least 80% of the total course time.
If tickets are sold out, you can sign up for the waiting list (you will be notified in order of registration).
DESCRIPTION:
This session aims to help strengthen scientific writing skills in the social sciences by addressing specific needs identified in the context of doctoral studies and research (regarding performance and well-being). Its integrated learning approach ensures a direct impact on the participants’ scholarly output and on the overall quality of the research conducted.
OBJECTIVES:
- Deepen understanding of the role of methodology in the scientific validation of research;
- Develop skills in writing quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
- Strengthen the ability to justify methodological choices in a critical and transparent manner;
- Improve the integration of research questions, methods, and analytical strategies;
- Promote text revision practices and critical peer feedback;
AGENDA:
- Overview of Methodological Writing (2h)
- The role and expectations of the methodology section in scientific texts; Consistency between research design, methods, and writing; Descriptive, justificatory, and reflective writing; Ethical issues, limitations, and methodological rigor
- Activity: Critical analysis of methodological excerpts
- Writing Quantitative Methodologies (1h30)
- Description of samples, variables, and instruments; Writing data collection and analysis procedures; Justification of statistical and technical choices; Common errors and improvement strategies
- Activity: guided review of quantitative excerpts and writing session using the structured review method
- Writing qualitative methodologies (1h30)
- Description of fieldwork and research processes; Writing about sampling and selection criteria; Positioning and qualitative rigor; Transparency and validity in qualitative writing (practical example)
- Activity: production of a methodological excerpt based on a research scenario
- Methodological integration and final session (2h30)
- Writing in mixed-methods studies; Organization and structure of the methodology section; Strategies for clarity and academic style; Collaborative writing session on participants’ texts
- Activity: collective review and peer feedback
Trainer: Joana Pais Zózimo
Joana is a Portuguese social scientist and scholar of international standing with extensive global networks. Her experience in academic writing led to her profound interest in healthier approaches to writing when supporting her peers, both in lectures, writing groups and through online training for doctoral researchers. She holds a PhD in Educational Research and a professional qualification to deliver online and residential academic writing retreats.
