Research Methods & Ethics

Semester 1 · 95215 · PhD Programme in Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies · 4CP · EN

This course provides an introduction to interdisciplinary research. It grounds on Human-Computer Interaction as the most successful academic field bringing together research on design, arts and technologies. The objective is to highlight the importance and the complexities of interdisciplinary research providing students with solid foundations to build their research and study plan.

Lecturers: Antonella De Angeli

Teaching Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: yes

Course Topics
- Intra- Inter- and transdisciplinary research - Epistemologies and Theories - Research Questions - Methods: qualitative and quantitative research - Research Ethics

Teaching format
Frontal lectures, interactive workshops, project-based learning, students presentations and peer review. Students are expected to participate actively by providing examples from their research topics, including theories and data

Educational objectives
Students will acquire skills in the following areas: Knowledge and skills in theory and methodology, and in the acquisition of methods, tools and practices; Knowledge of the ethical aspects of academic research.enterprises.

Assessment
The students will write a 4-page proposal in preparation of their RSP. It includes the analysis of three related works, preliminary RQs and methods to answer them, alongside a Gant-chart.

Evaluation criteria
The students will write a 4-page proposal in preparation of their RSP. It includes the analysis of three related works, preliminary RQs and methods to answer them, alongside a Gant-chart.

Required readings

Before attending the course, the students must have read the book “Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction” by Yvonne Rogers, Helen Sharp, Jennifer Preece, Wiley 6th Edition.

Supplementary readings

Supplementary reading will be selected by the students during the course according to their research interest. Supplementary reading must be selected in agreement with the advisor.

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Sustainable Development Goals
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.