RESEARCH
Research Methodology and Findings Compiled by e Viwe Members
- Background Research
A community research was done by e Viwe members in consultation with the community of Mossel Bay but merely focusing on particular areas and institutions. This research was lead by Ms. Zimasa Swartbooi (Community Researcher) and this started on June 2009 until August 2009. Approximately [107] research papers were completed. There were no major changes that were done on the document that was provided from the office of the Library Business Corner or Cape Access.
Some of the difficulties that were experienced by members that some of them was the first to do and compiled a research and result we had do revisit each and every research document. It became very clear to us that some of the community members had reservation around the language, long questions and illiteracy from Old Citizen. This gave rise to a situation were members had to go through the questionnaires together with community members for them to understand. This was common to from those who done the research.
This research also created expectation and excitement to the community was an opportunity for them to identify their needs and the will be some or institution that might deal with those. Because some of the research was also done at the centre, the community could see a light at the end of the tunnel as saw equipment already operating. These expectations were as challenged by a number of issues, that is, electricity cuts, failure of internet connections especially from Telkom and the intended commence of practical training.
Data Compilation on the Research Papers collected
|
No |
The Name of the Researcher |
No. Copies completed |
When |
Area / Institution[s] |
Projects Identified |
Comments |
|
1. |
Jokwana Emmerantia |
12 |
|
D’almeida Library |
End user training |
- Centre needs more publicity - there must be posters declaring the center’s services & to educate the community |
|
2. |
Sixaxeni Fatima |
14 |
|
Asla |
Microsoft word Course with a certificate issue afterwards
|
Excellent project as this will develop the community |
|
3. |
Mkayo Pinky Thembeka |
7 |
|
Elangeni |
Computer & Management skills programme |
people who know nothing about computers must be assisted |
|
4 |
Swartbooi Zimasa |
12 |
|
Indwe School |
Training on how to use the internet for projects and assignments |
Provide free internet |
|
5. |
Maqelana nontsikelelo |
5 + 8 |
|
South Cape & khayelitsha |
Customer service skills training Outcoming post must be advertised at the centre |
the centre must create a newslater which will also inform us about work availability |
|
6. |
Anathi Elefu |
4 + 8 |
|
Kwanonqaba & library |
Youth projects must be created |
We need aircon as the centre canbe very hot |
|
7. |
Gulwa mbulelo |
22 |
|
MosselBay |
We need facsimile at the centre |
Make the centrer bigger |
|
8. |
Polani Sikelelwa |
15 |
|
Eviwe centre |
There must be a site for available jobs
|
The service is good The centre is too small |
RESEARCH SECTION WILL BE UPDATED DURING THE MONTH
