TRAINING PROGRAM
RESEARCH AND SURVEY SKILLS FOR FUNDING UNITS
CALL 4 OF THE JIFF COMPONENT
Objectives : JIFF fund recipients understand the role of survey research, the principles and values of survey and research, and build capacity to conduct research/manage research effectively. effectively and to standards, and share common values about research during project implementation.
Main content :
- General understanding of basic concepts and principles in research and management of policy-oriented/contributing research;
- Introduction to survey and research: implementation process, methods, research implementation and research management skills needed in policy-oriented/contributive research;
- Exchange and practice developing Research Outlines and Terms of Reference (TOR), including Research Survey Plan, in proposals and initiatives.
Expected output:
a. Knowledge
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- Have a general understanding and point out the basic characteristics of policy-oriented research/contributions and empirical surveys;
- Understand the processes and activities required when designing and implementing the management of a policy-oriented/contributing empirical research/survey from preparing a protocol, recruiting and managing researchers to design, collect information, write and publish research/survey results ;
- Understand minimum ethical standards and standards in experimental survey research.
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b. Skill
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- Develop an appropriate Research Outline and/or TOR and research/survey implementation plan (how to develop terms of reference, how to set goals, research questions, how to manage the output of Researcher);
- Evaluate the design and sampling method, quality of research tools, data analysis methods and policy orientation/contribution plans proposed by the research consultant to match the research objectives and resources;
- Plan to share and publish survey and research results.
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| c. Attitude and confidence |
- Increase accountability in complying with research ethics and good practices in research and managing the output of research consultants.
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Composition: 18 grantees of round 4 of JIFF.
Request:
- Initiatives need to prepare a Research Outline and Terms of Reference before coming to the training course.
- All participants should have a laptop and smart phone (to practice software-based questionnaire design and information processing)
Time : August 9 - 10, 2023
Mode of learning: face-to-face
Group of trainers/trainers:
- Do Quy Duong, Management and Research Expert, Oxfam Vietnam. Mr. Duong graduated in International Development from Monash University, Australia and in Social Work from Thang Long University, Vietnam. As a qualitative researcher, Mr. Duong uses fieldwork methods and conducts policy analysis, research, and publications on ethnic minority migration along the Vietnam-China border and inland. Vietnam, and Vietnamese migration in the UK.
- Nguyen Quang Thai, Researcher, Oxfam in Vietnam. Mr. Thai graduated in Finance and Banking from National Economics University, Vietnam. As a quantitative researcher, Mr. Thai uses econometrics and applied economics and conducts policy analysis, research and publications on social organizations and public administration.
TRAINING PROGRAM
| TIME |
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COORDINATOR |
| August 9, 2023 |
| 8:00- 8:30 |
Register delegates |
Oxfam/JIFF group |
| 8:30 – 8:45 |
Opening of the course |
Representatives of ministry agencies
Representative of JIFF group |
| 8:45 – 9:15 |
Introducing the course
- Get acquainted
- Expectations when coming to the training course, rules, goals, program
- Response to the Beginning of Course Survey
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Trainer (THV) and Participants (TDV) |
| 9:15 – 10:15 |
TOPIC 1. OVERVIEW OF POLICY-ORIENTED RESEARCH APPROACH
Overview of the Study
- Research categories
- Basic concepts in research and policy-oriented research
- Basic principles in policy-oriented empirical/survey research
- Rules on citation and plagiarism
- Inclusive language
- Gender sensitive research
Research Ethics and Procedures
- Step-by-step process when managing a research/survey
- Oxfam's research ethics and safeguarding policies
- What is a protection policy?
- Protected object
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual exploitation
- Child protection policy
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Trainer |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Break between hours |
| 10:30 – 12:00 |
TOPIC 2. RESEARCH DESIGN, EVALUATION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT
About method:
- Initiating a study: from questions to research design
- Qualitative research: concepts, characteristics, analytical framework, research tools, analytical methods and presentation of research results
- Quantitative research: concepts, characteristics, analytical framework, research tools, analytical methods and presentation of research results
- Mixed research
Introduction to the tool:
- Conclusion/Literature review
- Research design/outline
- Terms of Reference
- Study information sheet for participants
- Consent form
Note: The examples will incorporate assessment questions about the current status of access to legal and policy information; legal advice and legal aid to vulnerable groups; Analyze gender equality in research. |
Trainer
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| 12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 |
TOPIC 3. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Research Design and Management
- The class will be divided into 2-3 groups with 1 common problem/some sample problems* for practice.
- With the assigned topic, groups will discuss for 45 minutes and develop 01 research draft and 01 draft Terms of Reference
- After presenting for 10 minutes to each group, the groups will receive feedback from the trainer
(* ) The topic may be related to the current status of access to legal and policy information; legal advice and legal aid to vulnerable groups; Analyze gender equality in research. |
Trainers and Participants |
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
Break between hours |
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| 15:15 – 16:45 |
TOPIC 4. SHARING RESEARCH RESULTS
Plan to contribute comments to policies/legal documents
- Research report structure
- How to write a research report summary
- How to contribute to policies and legal documents throughout the research life cycle (consultation workshops, feedback reports, communications, community initiatives)
- Practice: the class continues to return to 2-3 old groups to discuss and develop a plan to contribute comments to a specific policy or legal document.
- After presenting for 10 minutes to each group, the groups will receive feedback from the trainer
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Trainers and Participants |
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Summary of the first working day's content |
Trainer |
| TIME |
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COORDINATOR |
| August 10, 2023 |
| 8:30 – 8:45 |
Review the content of the first working day |
Trainer |
| 8:45 – 10:15 |
TOPIC 5: IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH
The trainer will present the following contents:
- Review policies and detect empirical issues from the field
- Overview document
- Research Outline Structure
- Terms of Reference
- Research Plan
Group exercise: groups will work with the research outline and terms of reference that were prepared before the workshop. After the trainer completes the lecture, participants will have 30 minutes to edit their group's research outline and terms of reference.
Trainers and JIFF fund staff will individually support each group. This activity does not need to be reported. |
Trainers and Participants |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Break between hours |
| 10:30 – 12:00 |
TOPIC 5: IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH (continued)
The trainer will present the following contents:
- Develop research/survey goals and questions
- Develop criteria and select research consultants
- Go to the field and get data
- Research ethics in the field
- Manage research progress and outputs
Group exercise: groups will work with corresponding sections in the research outline prepared before the workshop. After the trainer completes the lecture, the participants will have 30 minutes to sit and edit the corresponding parts of their group's research outline.
Trainers and JIFF fund staff will individually support each group. This activity does not need to be reported. |
Trainers and Participants |
| 12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
| 13:30 – 15:15 |
TOPIC 6: RESEARCH OUTLINE REPORT
Students present research outlines, TORs, receive feedback and edit each organization's survey and research management plan. |
Trainers and Participants
Small group discussion, grouped by type of research/survey of research proposals
Each organization/unit discusses the outline/terms of reference |
| 15:15 – 15:30 |
Break between hours |
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| 15:30 – 16:00 |
summary
- Final survey
- Introducing a plan to support partners in the process of implementing and managing research activities
- Course summary.
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Trainer
JIFF group |
| 16:00 |
Closing the course |
JIFF group |
Research proposal:
[name of survey/research activity [1]]
1. Research background and literature review
[- Provide the research context, literature review and reasons why this study was conducted;
- Connectivity of this research activity with other project activities]
2. Objectives and scope of research
- Research objectives: [state briefly and accurately, should follow the direction of listing the main objectives of the research]
- Scope of research: [state as specifically as possible the scope of content, location, time, subjects... that the research is aimed at]
- Specific research questions: [optional, can be given to detail the research objectives and scope]
3. Research Methods
[Details of the analytical framework and research methods that the organization wishes to implement]
4. Expected product
[List the main products of the research such as: research reports, research summaries, policy summaries, conference presentations...]
5. Research team member
[Research team details related to educational and professional qualifications; research experience, other specific experiences (policy advocacy ability, legal consulting ability...)]
6. Expected implementation plan
[Details of the implementation plan, which may include: completing the research overview, research methods, field investigation, participation in review of the report, finalizing the report...]
| Time |
Work |
| [Time] |
[Activity content] |
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7. Risk management
[This section is optional, however in the context of COVID-19, risk and risk management should be included. You can consider using the following form
The research faces the following main risks:
| Risk |
Level |
Solution |
| [Risk content details] |
[High/medium/low] |
[Risk management methods] |
Terms of reference (TOR) for the study:
[name of survey/research activity [2]]
8. Research context
[- Give the general context and reasons why this study was conducted;
- Connectivity of this research activity with other project activities]
9. Objectives and scope of research
- Research objectives: [state briefly and accurately, should follow the direction of listing the main objectives of the research]
- Scope of research: [state as specifically as possible the scope of content, location, time, subjects... that the research is aimed at]
- Specific research questions: [optional, can be given to detail the research objectives and scope]
10. Research Methods
[Some suggestions and/or plans to implement research methods that the organization wishes to implement]
11. Expected product
[List the main products of the research such as: research reports, research summaries, policy summaries, conference presentations...]
12. Consulting requirements
[Detailed requirements for consultants/consulting groups related to educational and professional qualifications; research experience, other specific experiences (policy advocacy ability, legal consulting ability...)]
13. Expected implementation plan
[Details of the implementation plan, which may include: completing the research overview, research methods, field investigation, participation in review of the report, finalizing the report...]
| Time |
Work |
| [Time] |
[Activity content] |
14. Risk management
[This section is optional, however in the context of COVID-19, risk and risk management should be included. You can consider using the following form
The research faces the following main risks:
| Risk |
Level |
Solution |
| [Risk content details] |
[High/medium/low] |
[Risk management methods] |
]
15. curriculum vitae
[The following items should be included in the application of the interested consultant/consulting group:
- Research proposal (proposal): detailed literature review, proposed analytical framework, research methods based on TOR's expected plan;
- Detailed budget proposal;
- Curriculum vitae (CV) of consulting team members;
- Typical related products that the consultant has implemented.]
[1]The following sections are collectively referred to as research. For some grantees that only conduct “surveys”, please use the word “survey” instead of “research” in this form. Instructions in the form are written in square brackets “[]”
[2]The following sections are collectively referred to as research. For some grantees that only conduct “surveys”, please use the word “survey” instead of “research” in this form. Instructions in the form are written in square brackets “[]”