Webinar on Research Philosophies, Approaches and Strategies with Prof Mark Saunders
This Workshop was organised by WABER CONFERENCE on 29th October 2020 TOPICS COVERED Understanding the relevance and application of different philosophical perspectives and approaches to research Understanding the key terms epistemology, ontology and axiology, and reflecting on them in relation to your own and others’ research Understanding deductive, inductive and abductive research approaches, and reflecting on them in relation to your own and others’ ideas Understanding the main research strategies and how to use them appropriately Benefits and the drawbacks of adopting multiple methods to the conduct of research

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David James: How to get clear about method, methodology, epistemology and ontology, once and for all

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How to develop a research proposal with Prof. Johannes Cronje

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Research Paradigms & Philosophy: Positivism, Interpretivism and Pragmatism Explained (With Examples)

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Epistemology

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Reliability, validity, generalizability and credibility. Pt .1 of 3: Research Quality

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Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing — Steven Pinker

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Research paradigms explained: positivism, interpretivism & critical realism

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PhD in 2026: Why Most Students Don't Know What They're Getting Into

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What to do when you don't understand: Live English class

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How to Speak

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Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO
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Writing a Research Proposal [SUB: EN]

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4 Hours Chopin for Studying, Concentration & Relaxation

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Professor Jiang: World War 3 Is About To Begin, Let Me Explain!
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Qualitative Research Methods [SUB EN]

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Epistemology, Ontology, and Axiology in Research

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How to understand native speakers when they talk quickly: Live English Class

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Conan O’Brien Delivers the Commencement Address | Harvard Commencement 2026

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Introduction to research methods and methodologies

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