Applied Research Techniques and Methods Chile: Business, Language & Culture Program Spring 2017 Semester - Viña del Mar

Research has now become a relevant and necessary skill for young professionals as more and more systems of information are developed and we a re required to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data. n this course, stu­ dents will work on elaborating their own research proposal in an a rea of their interest.For this,they will apply the skills and the knowledge received throughout the classes regarding 5 main elements of projects: the problem,the framework, the design, the analysis and the conclusions.The course aims at presenting multiple perspectives in a balanced manner, so students can learn to assess and make adequate decisions when presented with different topics and research problems. The course has been designed for students from different areas, such as Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Communication, Marketing, as well as those who plan to obtain graduate degrees. Through analyzing the best practices and applications,students will be able to construct their own pro­ posals and submit them for publication.