Introduction to Research Philosophies (Session 2 of the PhD Student Workshops Series)

Session 2: Introduction to research philosophies (delivered by Peter Allmark PhD)

1. Terms and nomenclature for methods and approaches.
2. Empirical, Formal and Philosophical Inquiry.
3. Philosophy of science.
4. Different approaches – positivism, realism, constructivism.

Session slides: Intro to research philosophies

This session is part of the PhD Student Workshop Series run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing but open to all SHU Doctoral Students.

The PGR Skills workshops are designed to help you with your doctoral studies. They address generic aspects of undertaking a research degree and reflect the skills identified in the Researcher Development Framework (RDF).

These will be hands-on sessions which should be enjoyable and informative.

All workshops in this series will be held on Collegiate Campus.

Please complete the registration form below and return to cses@shu.ac.uk if you would like to attend.

HWB PhD Workshops Registration form 2016-17