LibGuides: Research Methods: Teaching with SRM

Teaching Research Methods with SRM

Incorporating SRM Content into your Modules

The following tools can help faculty to incorporate SRM content into their modules:

Reading Lists
Reading lists help instructors select supplementary material from book chapters, case studies and sample data sets to match their syllabus or textbook and create a list for their students to access. With the embed feature, you can place the hyperlink list directly into your course management system so that students can access. The selected content cases are especially well suited for use in the classroom. Each case includes learning objectives and discussion questions that are good for in-class discussion. You can also assign case studies for pre-class reading and then have students isolate each step of the research process in a class discussion or in groups.
Datasets
The data sets collection host teaching datasets accompanied by how-to guides that walk students through the method being demonstrated and show how to analyze the data provided. These can be assigned as homework or to use in stats labs. The data can also be used for exam questions.

Quantitative data sets are available in a number of file formats for use in various software packages including SPSS or Excel.

Sage research methods also provides qualitative data sets for those who wish to give their students hands-on practice with qualitative data analysis techniques.

Videos
Like the reading lists, video is also easy to embed in your course management system. You can even create custom clips from longer videos. You can also assign videos to watch ahead of class for discussion or use one of expert interviews to show an alternative viewpoint in class or lectures. The documentary style videos show research in action, so students can watch a focus group being conducted while they're learning the principles of focus groups.

Students can also re-watch videos outside of class. The statistics videos are particularly helpful to students to review their understanding

To find more useful tips on using sage research methods in the classroom, visit the Faculty Resources page.

Quick Links to Faculty Resources

Sample Assignments
Examples include:
- Discovering ethnographic research
- Using the Methods Map
- Write a Research Proposal
Faculty User Guide
This is an insider's guide to getting the most out of the SRM platform including:
- Metadata Tags that are especially useful for discovering related content across content types. For example, if you're teaching with cases, you can find related cases, videos, books and methods by clicking on any of the method, discipline, sub-discipline, keyword or academic level tags.
- Research Tools include The Methods Map, Reading Lists, Project Planner, Which Stats Test? all of which can be useful to faculty in a classroom or research setting.
- SAGE Recommends: Discover content that you might find interesting from other SAGE sites, based on what you are currently reading. It’s a great way to discover relevant or interesting material that you might otherwise have missed, including journal articles, case studies, reports, and even statistical data.
- Citations: Look for the "Cite" button at the top right of every content page. You can easily create citations for any course list or works, and is especially useful for non-traditional content types, such as video or cases. You can also export citations into your preferred citation manager.
Using Videos, Datasets and Cases
Tips for incorporating non-traditional content types into lessons including Creating Clips, Downloading Transcripts, Set Up Video for Classroom Viewing and Set Up Video for Classroom Viewing.
Embed and Share Content
How-to guide for sharing content with students and colleagues through the SAGE Research Methods platform.
Using SAGE Research Methods in Common Courses
A specially curated resource to help you use SAGE Research Methods content for common courses in Business & Economics, Criminology, Education, Health Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology.
FAQs
Answers to the most common faculty questions.