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The challenges of conducting qualitative research: Student perspectives from the United Arab Emirates
Abstract
Research activity and output is increasingly seen as a mark of excellence. Emerging
education sectors often struggle to compete on this stage due to lack of experience or
awareness of the process. Student research is an oft under-explored area of this debate
and one that requires further attention an analysis. This paper uses a mixed methods
approach and an ethnographic case study of two private universities in Dubai, in order to
explore the experiences and challenges university students face when conducting research.
Set against the backdrop of research output and rankings, this paper addresses key
questions and proposes institutional responses to support student engagement,
understanding and output.
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Keywords
research challenges; qualitative research; UAE; student led research; research
design; methodology