Research and Evaluation Capstone Project

SOSC 6003
Closed
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario, Canada
CT
General
  • Post-graduate; Capstone
  • 40 learners; individual projects
  • 150 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
  • 1/1 project matches
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
  • Any company type
  • Any industries
Categories
Data Data visualization Market research Competitive analysis Social sciences
Skills
data visualization knowledge translation data analysis effective communication report writing
Project timeline
  • January 15, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 15, 2024
    Experience end
Overview
Details

In this summative class, students enrolled in Fanshawe College's Research and Evaluation post-graduate certificate program work with industry partners and stakeholders on a real-world project and/or research question. Students in this program learn how to design surveys and focus groups, analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, complete program evaluation, and to summarize and visualize findings for a wide array of audiences.

Learner skills
Data visualization, Knowledge translation, Data analysis, Effective communication, Report writing
Deliverables

Students are expected to complete a written report with data visualization and recommendations, supported by a summary presentation of their findings and analysis.

Project Examples

Students in this program can complete:

  • Descriptive statistics
  • Survey design and analysis
  • Focus group design and analysis
  • Literature reviews
  • SWOT analyses
  • Data-based recommendation reports
  • Data visualization
  • Research design and methodology