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Online Winter School Programme

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ADA Online Winter School 2020
Applications open 26​ May 2020

Applications close 1 July 2020

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The ADA online Winter School will take place on 6 July and from 13 -17 and 20 - 24 July 2020. This year, in lieu of a Face-to-Face School, we will be hosting a smaller school online so to overcome the restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown that does not allow for gatherings in groups or travel to and from South Africa, or within South Africa.​

The two week long online Doctoral School aims to offer high impact research design and methodology training, as well as options in academic preparedness and career development. The Schools are open to doctoral candidates (current and prospective), their supervisors and researchers in general. 
Our courses are certified through Stellenbosch University's short course system, allowing us to issue a formal SU short course certificate. To receive an invoice and certificate you will have to complete a registration form (link)​, after which we will supply you to with the Short Course links.

One day Course: 18 July 2020

​The first offering of this course is scheduled for the 6th of July: Due to an overwhelming response from delegates, we will be hosting a 2nd offering on the 18th of July, on the Saturday between Week 1 and Week 2 of the School.

1 - The systematic review - an introduction
​A guide to creating a research question and using research databases​​.​​ 

- Dr Lara Skelly (Stellenbosch University Business School) ​|Re​ad more​|​  


​​Week 1: 13 - 17 July 2020​​

Please note that these courses will take place over one week, but delegates will be required to sign in and complete and orientation before the course commences. Each course below takes place from Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am to 1 pm. You can only attend one course per week, as they take place at the same time.

2​ - Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology
Introduction and learning session on quantitative research design and methods in Social and Health Sciences, and Education.​ 

-Prof Timothy C. Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA) ​|Read more​|​  

3 - Preparing for your PhD: Considerations and planning your research project​​*​
A roadmap for your Doctorate, from conception to graduation: For new an aspiring PhDs across all disciplines.​

- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS) and Dr Nicoline Herman (Stellenbosch University) *Prescribed Toolkit R350​​|Read more​|​  ​​​​​​​

Please note that these courses will take place over one week, but delegates will be required to sign in and complete and orientation before the course commences.Each course below takes place from Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am to 1 pm. You can only attend one course per week, as they take place at the same time.

4 - Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology (Course Closed​)
Hands-on training in the theory, design, and practical application of qualitative research methodology across disciplines and subject areas.  

- Prof Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)|Read more​|​     

5 - Statistics Revisited: All you need to know to successfully analyse and present your study data. ​​(Course Closed)
A review of all the basic statistical techniques you will need from t-tests to chi squared tests to regression modelling and beyond.​

- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin University, Ireland) |Read more​|​   ​​

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Costs:


​Early Bird
​Standard Rate
​​R6200
per week long course
SU Staff and students retain this price until booking close
ends 22 June 2020
​R6600
per week long course

ends 1 July 2020



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Some courses are charged differently from the general rates.

One day course (6 July)​
The systematic review - an introduction

R​1350
For courses with prescribed textbooks (marked with an asterisk), additional charges as indicated will be added to the registration fee.

Additional information

  • Last day for early bird payment: 22 June 2020
  • Last day for standard rate payment: 1 July 2020
  • SU staff and students paying by OE code/student account, retain the Early Bird price until bookings close
Course specific information is available on the Workshop Information page. ​

Format:

  • All workshops are taught in English, and take place online. The courses will be presented as a blend of synchronous and asynchronous teaching sessions, exercises and group work.
  • Online lea​rning guide.​​

​​Key​​

  • Open - the course is open for booking and there are open spaces available. 
  • Waiting List - a waiting list is forming, but we're waiting on payment for the courses from delegates. Please register if you would like to attend and we will place your name on the list.
  • Closed - the course has a long waiting list and we have closed bookings.

The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course if the minimum attendance figures are not reached. If a delegate has already paid, we will refund them fully, or offer them the opportunity to attend another course of their choice, where possible

Cancellations:​

  • The last day for withdrawal from the ADA's online Winter School 2020 is 1 July 2020- applicants will receive a 80% refund up until this date and thereafter a 50% refund until 8 July. After 8 July 2020​ there will be a 100% cancellation fee applied unless someone else can take your place.
  • No refund will be paid if attendance is cancelled after 8 July 2020
  • The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course up to 22 June 2020