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Applied Research Seminar Fall 2011

Applied Research Seminar Fall 2011. Conflict & development track Gilles Carbonnier (TA: Sergio Bianchi) Human and social development track Christophe Gironde (TA: Carmel Bouclaous) Sustainable development track Pascal van Griethuysen (TA: Geremia Cometti).

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Applied Research Seminar Fall 2011

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  1. Applied Research Seminar Fall 2011 Conflict & development track Gilles Carbonnier (TA: Sergio Bianchi) Human and social development track Christophe Gironde (TA: Carmel Bouclaous) Sustainable development track Pascal van Griethuysen (TA: Geremia Cometti) IHEID, Thursday 22nd September 2011

  2. Seminar’s objectives • Gain experience in conducting research for an operational organizations • Strengthen your ability for effective teamwork • Strengthen your applied research skills (incl. project management, oral and written delivery skills, adjusting framework with partners) IHEID, Thursday 22nd September 2011

  3. Overview: partners and projectsConflict & development

  4. Human & social development

  5. Sustainable development

  6. Calendar of activities & deadlines • Between 23/09 and 05/10: Individual group meetings & meet with external partners • 06/10: Submission of Draft Research Plan (1-2 pages) • Between 7/10 and 26/10: carry out research, meet with advisers and informants • 27/10: Submission of final research plan and references (4-5 pages) + task assignments within groups • Between 28/10 and 31/11: feedback form academic advisers and external partners • 01/12: Submission of research report. Faculty members’ feedback (within a week) • 08/12: Delivery of group poster for display • 22/12 : Submission of final research reports to partners IHEID, Thursday 22nd September 2011

  7. Plenary sessions • 22/09: Introduction to the seminar (GC) • 29/09: Research Methodology (PvG) • 06/10: How (not) to write a report & advice on applied research (GC) • 10/11: Career Service: “How to find your dream job in development.” (Carine Leu and Dorina Dervishi) • 24/11: Preparing the poster sessions: how to present & discuss + generate interest (CB, GeC, SB) IHEID, Thursday 22nd September 2011

  8. Evaluation • Research report (60%) • Content: methodological approach, theoretical and analytical framework, literature review, strength and relevance of the analysis, conclusion and recommendations • Form: text structure, clarity and fluidity, graphical support and illustrations, summary, bibliography, wording, etc. • Group poster presentation (15%) • Teamwork and project management (25%) IHEID, Thursday 22nd September 2011

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