Welcome and Introduction to This Course
Module 1: Foundations of Professional Quality Conflict Analysis and Peace Research
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Intro to Module 1
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Lesson 1: Conflict Analysis and Peace Research Fundamentals
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Lesson 2: Selecting and Adapting Analytical Frameworks for Your Context
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Lesson 3: Using Conflict/Peace Research for Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding
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Lesson 4: Designing Effective Research Processes
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Lesson 5: Establishing Quality Standards and Documentation
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Recap and Practical Action – Module 1
Module 2: Pre-planning and Research Project Design
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Intro to Module 2
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Lesson 1: Developing a Conflict Profile
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Lesson 2: Identifying the Roots of Conflict and Peace
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Lesson 3: Conducting a Preliminary Mapping of the Dynamics of Conflict and Peace
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Lesson 4: Setting Clear Purpose and Objectives
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Lesson 5: Defining your Research Question
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Lesson 6: Identifying the Scope, Timeline and Needs of your Research Project
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Recap and Practical Action – Module 2
Module 3: Peace Research Methodologies in Practice
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Intro to Module 3
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Lesson 1: Comprehensive Desk Research and Literature Review
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Lesson 2: Choosing Context-Appropriate Research Methodologies
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Lesson 3: Developing and Using Participatory Research Approaches
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Lesson 4: Selecting and Using Conflict Analysis Tools in Peace Research
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Lesson 5: Creating Data Collection Tools
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Recap and Practical Action – Module 3
Module 4: Carrying Out Your Conflict/Peace Research
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Intro to Module 4
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Lesson 1: Planning and Managing Data Collection in Challenging Contexts
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Lesson 2: Security for Data Collection in Challenging Contexts
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Lesson 3: Considering Language, Culture, Identity and Power Dynamics in Peace Research
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Lesson 4: Research Ethics and Ensuring Data Quality
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Lesson 5: How to Recruit Participants for the Research
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Lesson 6: Conducting Interviews and Focus Groups
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Lesson 7: Conducting Practical and Rigorous Data Analysis + AI in Data Analysis
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Recap and Practical Action – Module 4
Module 5: Report Writing and Dissemination; Advocacy and Impact
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Intro to Module 5
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Lesson 1: Tips for Writing a Quality Report
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Lesson 2: Reporting Ethics, Citations and Use of AI in Writing
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Lesson 3: Presenting the Findings and Core Arguments in the Report
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Lesson 4: Creating Evidence-based, Actionable Recommendations
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Lesson 5: Disseminating Findings for Action and Impact
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Recap and Practical Action – Module 5
Course Wrap-up
