Thursday, September 29, 2011

RESEARCHER

Another person that involves in guidance services is the researcher. A researcher designs, formulates and conducts research project. She collect, manage and analyze information and organize data which are presented in oral or written form.

Functions of a Researcher

Ø  Defining and refining research objectives.
Ø  Designing questionnaires
Ø  Use research methodology to design and manage a research project.
Ø  Apply a variety of research techniques.
Ø  Develop and test theories
Ø  Liaising with and directing social research field interviewers to gather information.
Ø  Conducting literature searches using electronic databases
Ø  Analyzing and evaluating research and interpreting data, making sure that key issues are identified
Ø  Carrying out or directing field work to gather information
Ø  Preparing and reporting findings and disseminating results, both orally and in writing; and
                      Offering research-based briefings and advice, which may involve writing action plans.

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