Methodologies for research in agroecology

Methodologies for research in agroecology

Seminar 1916

Chair: CLACSO-McKnight
Coordination: Carlos Barahona (Statistics for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom)
Home: 27 / 06 / 2019 | Registration: 04/02/2019 al 25/06/2019

Workload: (12 weeks) 48 hours of work with a teacher and 120 hours of total dedication

Payment methods
If you have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

  • Paying in one payment: USD 95 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you have a link with a Network or Institution Associated with CLACSO:

  • Paying in one payment: USD 140 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you do NOT have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

  • Paying in one payment BEFORE 17/06/2019: USD 150 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).
  • Paying in one payment: USD 190 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

Course presentation:
This seminar is designed as a series of motivational and discussion sessions to present topics that guide the selection of research methods related to agroecological intensification. The course is open to researchers and/or students working in agricultural research in the broadest sense, where the production and reproduction of sustainable agricultural systems are of importance.

Contents:

  • What is agricultural research with an emphasis on systems?
  • What is meant by quality in research processes?
  • How to achieve the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods?
  • Write the report first, and then plan your research process.
  • What is variability and why is it important in research?
  • Representative results: How to obtain them and when are they important?
  • Basic ideas about sampling
  • Options by context: a useful approach in applied agricultural research processes.
  • Elements for good research data management
  • Recommendations for managing research bibliography

FAQ

The basic requirements for taking a seminar are:

  • Availability of at least 4 hours per week to dedicate to the seminar course.
  • Internet access.
  • Reasonable handling of communication and computer tools.
  • Language proficiency in the language in which the course will be taught. The official languages ​​are Spanish and Portuguese.
The seminars last 12 weeks, plus the completion of a final project. A total of 90 hours of dedication will be credited.
A course consists of twelve classes, each accompanied by required readings, supplementary readings, discussion forums, and learning activities proposed by the teaching team, as well as partial submissions and a final project. The course is delivered online and asynchronously. Some instructors may propose synchronous activities. In these cases, the time and date will be agreed upon in advance between the teaching team and the students to ensure everyone's participation. To pass the seminar, students must participate in at least 80% of the discussion forums and activities proposed by the instructors, complete all scheduled partial submissions, and pass the final project.

 

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