Category: ADVENT 2023
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Category: EASTER, EASTER, TRINITY 2021
The research methods course introduces students to the principles of social science research and the relationship between theory and methods. Particular attention will be placed on the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as well as the different techniques used in the respective approaches to avoid bias.
1. Objectives:
1. To introduce basic scientific methods for data collection and their management.
2. To critically examine the scientific method that is normally followed in the research process.
3. To study the basic techniques for information analysis and presentation in the real world.
4. Understand the linkages between theory and the practical scientific research process.
5. To appreciate the practical application of research methods in the field in order to make the research experience real.
- Lecturer: Waiswa Jeremy
This is an introductory course to research methods. Students who complete research methods 1 will also be expected to take research methods 2 in their second year of study. The objectives of research methods 1 include:
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introduce basic concepts in research methodology to the students
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introduce different research methods to the students and discuss their
applicability to public health research
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discuss the importance of public health ethics in research and why it is
important
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help students appreciate the process of proposal writing and how it relates to
public health research
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help students appreciate the role of public health research in public health
practice
- Lecturer: Joseph Matovu
Category: MODULE 2
Category: ADVENT 2022
- Teacher: Nancy Sayuni
Category: ADVENT 2021
Category: EASTER, EASTER, TRINITY 2021
Category: ADVENT 2022
- Teacher: Waiswa Jeremy
- Teacher: Nancy Sayuni
Category: ADVENT 2021
Category: EASTER, EASTER, TRINITY 2021
Dear Students,
You are welcome to this course unit, called Research Methods. This course unit is prepared to give insights and an opportunity to establish an advanced understanding of scholarly investigations. Research methods are critical in solving problems in our communities. Therefore, this course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approach. You will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review the literature relevant to your field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, and social, local and global environment.
Category: ADVENT 2022
Starting from the initiation of human civilization, all efforts have remained directed towards improving the quality of life. In the process, of “Research,” the search for knowledge, is ever-increasing. A huge amount of resources in different forms is being channelled for this purpose. As such, the importance of research methodology is being felt day by day to have more and more successful research programs. The voyage of discovery could be more meaningful if due attention is given to the art of scientific investigation, particularly in designing and meticulous implementation of research projects. program. Taking all these into consideration, a guideline about the appropriate methodology to be adopted and, in the process, the methods and techniques to be used so as to have successful research projects.
Category: TRINITY 2023
Effective monitoring and evaluation rely significantly on the quality of information used. The proper use of statistics along with words makes communicating information much easier, faster and accurate than when words are used alone. This requires that monitoring and evaluation scholars and practitioners acquaint themselves with methods of collecting, analysing, and using data. This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the design, conduct, data interpretation and reporting of social science research. It explores the fundamentals of scientific method and scientific inquiry. It covers topics such as methodology, ethical considerations in research, strengths and weaknesses of diverse data collection methods, basic methods in quantitative and qualitative data collection; data analysis and interpretation; critical reading of statistics; and reporting of research findings for use in monitoring and evaluation. This will be attained through the use of discussions, analysis of peer reviewed journal articles, and hands-on practice. Students will learn how to conduct a research project from beginning to end.
Category: EASTER 2023
Welcome to this course.
The course is designed to expose you to various risk dimensions and help you appreciate the elements of risk and how to mitigate such risks
Category: EASTER 2022
- Teacher: Abigail Sengendo
Category: Sandbox Courses: Abigail
food production has gone down due to many factors ranging from soil infertility and climate change resulting into emergency of pest and disease pathogens
the resources required for this lesson
1.cocopit/artificial medium for germination of seeds
2.certified seeds
3.water and garden inputs
- Teacher: Micheal EverrestMawa
Category: eLearning Sandboxes
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The course focuses on some of the key elements needed to produce effective scholarly writing. It explores the integration and evaluation of primary and secondary material, reference and citation styles, and academic integrity into the construction of an argument. The course enables doctoral students to develop their scholarly writing skills both for the purposes of their doctorate and for their academic career in publishing. The module is designed around workshops and seminars and involves students critiquing exemplars of scholarly writing from Journalism and Media and Communication. Students will also produce their own pieces of scholarly writing, which will be critiqued in terms of writing style. Students will be encouraged to peer-review each other’s writing and reflect on their own writing skills. The course will be delivered in a blended mode. A minimum of 30% will be taught face-to-face. Students are expected to undertake significant independent study, which will take the form of reading, note-taking, and the completion of assignments. Readings, lecture slides and any recordings will be uploaded onto Moodle. Discussion will take place during the scheduled classes, either face-to-face or online. Purpose of the course The course focuses on critical writing, reading, and thinking skills to help students gain confidence and expertise in scholarly writing. It covers various aspects of Scholarly Writing including style, tone and vocabulary, summarizing and paraphrasing, referencing and citation styles, reviewing and editing. It relates these technical aspects to the writing process and to different elements of writing (Abstracts, Literature Reviews, Introductions and Conclusions, Analysis & Discussion, Proposals etc.), using authentic examples of scholarly writing from the discipline of Journalism, Media and Communication as case-studies. This course aims to: 1. Introduce students to scholarly writing 2. Explore the purpose of Scholarly Writing 3. Outline the key elements, codes and conventions of scholarly writing, and the different stages of the writing process 4. Encourage students to critically reflect on their own writing skills and practices 5. Develop skills in scholarly writing 6. Equip students to write for Publication By the end of this course, students should be able to: 2. Identify the key elements, codes, and conventions of scholarly writing 3. Demonstrate an informed understanding of the purpose of scholarly writing 4. Analyse authentic examples of scholarly writing from Journalism, Media and Communication studies 5. Review, edit and effectively respond to feedback on scholarly writing Present a convincing and valid piece of scholarly writing as appropriate to the discipline of Journalism, Media and Communication studies. Uganda Christian University Doctor of Philosophy Scholarly Writing and Publication Advent Term, 2024 Timetable
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- Teacher: Ruth Teer
Category: ADVENT 2024
This course focuses on administration of operating systems in a client-server technology (Windows and Linux on virtual machine), installation and maintenance. It prepares students to installation of Windows Server, NTFS file system and folder permissions, Domain Name System, Active Directory, local and domain Group Policy, Windows Terminal.
Services, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, Internet Information Services, communications and networking. An introduction to Linux, installing Ubuntu, advanced usage and managing Ubuntu, terminal, working with Windows, system administration, configuration of server: WWW, DHCP, DNS, Samba, NFS, emails and printers.
Category: EASTER 2023