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Peter Whitton The University of Manchester ESRC Research Methods Festival - July 2008

Peter Whitton The University of Manchester ESRC Research Methods Festival - July 2008. Background. ‘ Countries and Citizens: Linking International Macro and Micro Data’ is an online interactive training resource Produced by MIMAS at The University of Manchester Completed in May 2007

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Peter Whitton The University of Manchester ESRC Research Methods Festival - July 2008

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  1. Peter Whitton The University of Manchester ESRC Research Methods Festival - July 2008

  2. Background • ‘Countries and Citizens: Linking International Macro and Micro Data’ is an online interactive training resource • Produced by MIMAS at The University of Manchester • Completed in May 2007 • Funded by ESRC through the RDI

  3. Aims • To create a teaching and learning resource for the Social Science research community • To enhance the use of the ESDS International data service • To promote increased and more effective use of international data in comparative research.

  4. About the material • Designed as a self-guided learning resource • Comprises five units • Created for postgraduates and novice researchers • Evaluated with UK-based students and academics at two workshops • Written by subject specialists

  5. Stop press • 34,000 unique users since May 2007 • Majority of interest from users in US, UK, India and China • Re-branded and re-launched today

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