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Statistics SurgeriesWe offer flexible 'statistics surgeries' for a sit-down look at how best we can meet your needs...
- a chance to discuss information requirements and clarify
ideas.
- help in accessing a wealth of statistics available via computer
- a library of paper based statistics, reports and maps
- guidance on where to go for more information
- help with using data critically and effectively
- assistance in planning community research
- training in using Maps & Stats and other Internet resources
We are happy to offer stats surgeries on an outreach basis to people in Shipley and Keighley. Please ring us on 01274 779003 for more information or to fix up a surgery. |
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Training in Community Research
We are able to offer tailor-made research training to suit the needs of local groups.
Please contact us for details on 01274 779003
EXAMPLE - OVERVIEW OF OUR 10 DAY COURSE
This course was designed for local people involved in community organising and campaigns or interested in regeneration issues.
Day 1 - a look at the history of and background to regeneration policy and community action in Bradford and nationally.
Days 2-6 Community Research Skills:
Day 2 - identifying the need for a research project, searching out existing information sources, such as libraries, internet and published research.
Day 3 - research design, including theories, methodology and questionnaire design.
Day 4 - interview skills for research, and practical/ professional issues such as personal safety, ethics and confidentiality.
Day 5 - processing and analysing data, including manual and computerised methods.
Day 6 - practical and ethical issues in involving community members in carrying out research, different models of community research, focusing on carrying out a community profile.
Days 7-10 Regeneration & Community Groups skills:
Day 7 - organising and running community groups, including constitution, training, publicity, meetings, funding, dealing with media, management committees and legal/financial issues.
Day 8 - establishing a community enterprise, including working out what this means, business planning and some analysis of the local labour market.
Day 9 - presentation skills, particularly how to present and launch your research. (Participants found this session really boosted their confidence.)
Day 10 - developing campaigning skills, putting your case together and who to present it to
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