This course will introduce you to the key concepts of research in the social sciences. You will develop research literacy skills to understand and critique how social research is produced and used, and some insight into the sorts of decisions and compromises that are made during the research process. You will gain an appreciation for the relationship between research, policy, and practice. You will develop the skills to synthesise and critique knowledge of a chosen topic, and to understand how social research skills can be applied to problems and issues in your field.