Postgraduate Research Support
Section outline
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Introduction
Introduction to the Postgraduate Research DeskWelcome to the eLearning Postgraduate Research Support Section.
May we first thank you for choosing Maseno University as your preferred Institution for higher education. Allow us to also congratulate you for the efforts you have put in your studies so far. You are on the right track to success.
The eLearning Postgraduate Research Support platform has been designed for you as a postgraduate student, and the aim is to support you at all levels of your studies. As such, this area will link you to fellow graduate students in all Schools and Departments within Maseno University eCampus. That would allow you to share and discuss your coursework and research experiences with other participants (peer researchers).
Specifically, given the challenges we all face at various levels of our studies, such as formulating research/study/project concepts, study/ questionnaire designs, study methodologies, data collection strategies, data analyses and interpretations as well as write-ups, sharing our own experiences and expertise is the only sure way to unlock our potential, improve our skills and accelerate the pace of our studies. Your discussions are accessible to all online participants, facilitators and lecturers and they are free to comment on them.
The role of the Coordinator in charge of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) at eCampus is to coordinate all your activities as Graduate students on the eLearning platform. We hope that you shall be able to access information and resources you may need for your studies. We endeavor to offer support to individualized challenges such as those listed above.
We hope that this will be a source of motivation especially when you get to meet all online participants. Welcome aboard and all the best in your studies.
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The Objectives
The Postgraduate Research Center Objectives
- To ensure that Postgraduate Students professionally conduct research in accordance with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) rules and regulations
- To maintain student progress reports to ease tracking and scheduling of defenses
- To serve as a link between eLearning postgraduate students and the SGS
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School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Rules and Regulations
School of Graduate Studies Rules and Regulation
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of Maseno University co-ordinates all postgraduate programmes in the University and reports on the same to Senate. The postgraduate programmes include postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas and higher degrees (Masters/Doctoral).
Read more on SGS Rules and Regulations for Postgraduate Students.....
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Research Involving Human Subjects
Research Involving Human Subjects
Defining “Research”
Research is “a systematic investigation including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.”
In the social and behavioral sciences, much research fits within the traditional understanding of scientific methodology. However, the application of the term “systematic” depends largely upon discipline-specific methodology. A systematic inquiry in psychology might involve observing the interactions between dependent and independent variables. On the other hand, when ethnographers study communities, they may not have a priori hypotheses, but their observations and interviews are informed by constructs, such as the function of communities, and are thus systematic in terms of their discipline.
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Maseno University Ethics Review Committee
Maseno University has an Ethics Review Committee known as the Maseno University Ethics Review Committee (MUERC). MUERC was accredited by the National Bioethics Committee and is allowed to operate and conduct ethics review of research proposals in PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Read more on the application Guidelines, Policies and Procedures below........
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MUERC Regulations
Click on the links below for more details on MUERC Requirements
Committee Meeting Schedule for the Year 2018
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Defense Booking
Concept Paper/ Project/ Proposal Defense Booking
Among the major steps in completing your Masters Degree is participation in oral defenses at various levels. In order to facilitate you participate and complete this important requirement, we have designed a simple form to help us plan and coordinate your Concept or Project or Proposal or Thesis defense.
Complete the form below and indicate which month on the calendar year you wish to defend work.
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Research Progress Questionnaire
To help us better understand your study/research/project needs and monitor your progress, please Complete the Progress Poll below
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Maseno University Elibrary
The Maseno University eLibrary is designed to enable students and staff access various e-resources including eJournals and eBooks. This is in line with the vision of the University Library to facilitate education and research, participate in the discovery, creation, transmission, preservation, enhancement and to harness acquired knowledge.
The eLibrary provides library and information services through acquisition, processing, presenting, disseminating and making available relevant literature to both on-campus students registered for full time programmes and also students registered for eLearning programmes at the eCampus.CLICK HERE to go to the eLibrary................
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Citation and Reference
Referencing is an important aspect in any academic writing. It involves giving relevant, accurate and complete information indicating and acknowledging which source(s) you used in writing your assignments, thesis, research articles or research reports. This is usually done in standardized manner according to specific citation or referencing styles and methods available and as prescribed by your school and department.
Below is a statement on Plagiarism and a Referencing guide to help you in your academic writing.
Plagiarism and Referencing Styles
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Research/Thesis Defense Area
Preparation for the presentation
- Install Adobe Flash player
- Install java Update
- Stable internet Access
- A webcam, Headphones with a microphone
- Further instructions on Minimum Requirements
Follow the link below to enter the Defense Area.
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Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
This forum is for the RM&E Coordinator to discuss various issues with graduate students and faculty. If you feel you have an issue that needs to be discussed regarding research, this is the right place to do it.
Follow the link below to leave your comments, suggestions, queries e.t.c Also look at it as a suggestion box albeit without anonymity.
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Forums
The forums are a place where students get to share their thoughts with their colleagues, facilitators and potential research supervisors.
Get the latest news here.
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