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Getting Started

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Not sure where to begin your conservation social science journey? These key resources will help you get started.

What are social sciences?

Gallery image - Conducting Research In Conservation Conducting Research In Conservation

First textbook on social science research methods written specifically for use in environmental conservation

Gallery image - Introduction to Social Research Methods Introduction to Social Research Methods

Online course on social research design

Gallery image - Qualitative Methods for Ecologists and Conservation Scientists Qualitative Methods for Ecologists and Conservation Scientists

Guide on a number of qualitative data collection methods in ecology and conservation

 

Why is it important to use social sciences in Conservation?

Gallery image - Behavior Change For Nature: A Behavioral Science Toolkit for Practitioners Behavior Change For Nature: A Behavioral Science Toolkit for Practitioners

A guide to understanding a broad range of factors affecting behaviour, identify the behavioral barriers and solutions

Gallery image - Conservation social science: Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve conservation Conservation social science: Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve conservation

Journal article that reviews the diverse social science disciplines relevant to conservation

Gallery image - Intersecting Social Science and Conservation Intersecting Social Science and Conservation

Paper about increasing the inclusion of social dimensions in effective conservation strategies.

 

Overview of key resources you'll find on ConSoSci's website

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To help you choose your research tools and survey methods.

  • Technical manuals developed by ConSoSci
  • Video recordings of past ConSoSci online training
  • Library of 400+ learning materials in multiple languages
Gallery image - Survey form library David Mansell-Moullin © FAO Survey form library

Where you’ll find field-tested survey forms (mostly in KoboToolbox format) that you can adapt for your own survey.

Gallery image - Research planning tools © Charlotte Spira Research planning tools

To help you plan your study.

  • A list of reflections that can help you navigate the initial research planning questions you should consider before undertaking field work.
  • Practical tips and logistical considerations for various stages of your research: pre-planning, data collection, final report writing, and sharing results.
Gallery image - Research ethics tools Rijasolo © FAO Research ethics tools

To prevent harm to survey participants from your research.

  • Key ethical concepts to learn about participant consent and protection.
  • A research ethics checklist and form template to guide you through ethics procedures.
  • A template for requesting oral consent from research participants.
  • A decision tree to help you complete a research project ethical review.

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