Mastered At Last

Today I graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a Master of Science in Social Research.  I’m sure by now most of you are bored silly hearing about it but I thought I should share the proof! It’s taken me 10 years all in.  Life got in the way a bit but I’m really glad I Read More …

Research

I’ve added a new page to the blog… Research, where you can download the various versions of the piece of research I did with Linwood Parish Church for my Masters. If you would like to work with me to help evaluate your youth work, church activities or community project or to develop a piece of Read More …

mastering my masters

Just before Christmas I was beginning to really worry about my masters research.  I had an idea for a project but no clue how to gather the data.  I still think it’s a good idea so I’ll keep it for another time… Thankfully, I was asked to do something else, a project review.  This fitted Read More …

Research Decission…

Right.  I’ve decided what my Masters research will focus on. I’m going to explore youth workers in church settings’ attitudes to social media.  I had a couple of chats over the last few days with Chris and Tim and they have helped me to focus. So, my initial plan is: To investigate youth workers in Read More …

My research

I think I’ve decided to do my research for my masters on the use of social media in church-based youth work in Scotland.  I could of course change my mind again but on reflection this seems to be something that would be both interesting and worth doing. I’d still like to have a go at Read More …

It Takes A Village

Think that’s shocking? Barnardo’s released a report called Break The Cycle today.  The research conducted by YouGov shows that: just under half (49%) of people believe that children are increasingly a danger to each other and adults 43% agree something has to be done to protect us from children 45% think that children are feral Read More …

Research Choices

I’m almost done with my Masters in Research.  I have two modules to complete then a dissertation.  The dissertation takes the form of a small research project.  I want to get started soon and have it completed so I can graduate next November at the latest.  If I’m super organised I could graduate in July. Read More …