Workshop: Market Research on the Web
Organiser: RBA Information Services
Course leader: Karen Blakeman
Venue: Information Skills Suite, Aston University, Birmingham
Date: Wednesday, 29th May 2002, 9.30 - 16.30
URL: http://www.rba.co.uk/training/markres.htm
This one day workshop offers practical guidance on how to find and
evaluate Web based statistical and market research information, both
free and fee based.
Topics to be covered include:
* Sources of anonymous statistical data
* Where to look for free and fee based market/industry information
* Using search engines to find market data
* Priced services: content aggregators versus individual publishers
* Commissioning bespoke research
Throughout the day, there will be practical sessions during which
you can work through the guided exercises or try out your own
research. We provide a comprehensive set of notes together with a
disk listing the sites covered during the day.
Programme
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0930 Registration and Welcome
0945 Introduction: types of data/information and their availability
1000 Anonymous statistical data
1045 Practical session
1100 Refreshments
1115 Practical session
1145 Free market research sources, effective use of search tools
1240 Practical session
1300 Lunch
1400 Priced services: content aggregators versus individual
publishers; payment options.
1445 Practical session
1500 Refreshments
1515 Practical session continued
1530 Bespoke research, Carrying out your own surveys
1615 Final discussion and questions
1630 Close
Cost: GBP 195 + VAT (Total cost GBP 229.12).
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Discounted rate for delegates also attending the Key Business Resources on
the Net: GBP 165 + VAT (Total cost GBP 193.87)
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Karen Blakeman, RBA Information Services
88 Star Road, Caversham, Berks RG4 5BE, UK
Tel:+44 118 947 2256, Mobile: +44 7764 936733
Fax:+44 870 056 8547
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