Struggling to make sense of paradigms? You're not alone - and it's easier than you think.
Paradigms are one of the most confusing parts of a PhD, especially when no one explains them in plain English. You’re left wondering:
What actually is a paradigm?
What’s the difference between ontology and epistemology?
And which one am I supposed to be using?
If you’ve ever stared blankly at a methods textbook or felt like you’re missing the “big secret” everyone else seems to know, this course is for you.
What you’ll learn
The Paradigms for Beginners Express Course breaks down complex ideas into clear, manageable chunks. In just 60 minutes, you’ll:
✅ Understand what a research paradigm is and why it matters
✅ Learn about major paradigms (Positivism, Post-Positivism, Interpretivism, Critical Realism, Pragmatism)
✅ Discover the difference between ontology and epistemology, and how to explain them
✅ Identify your own paradigm with confidence
You’re not the problem
You're not confused because you're slow or not academic enough.
You're confused because no one teaches this clearly.
And that’s where we come in.
This course is designed for real PhD students, not philosophers. No fluff. No jargon.
Just clarity and confidence.
Before
❌ Dreading questions about your paradigm
❌ Feeling lost in the weeds of philosophical terminology
❌ Thinking maybe you’re not cut out for this
After
✅ Confidently discussing your paradigm in supervision meetings
✅ Knowing how your ontology and epistemology link to your methods
✅ Realising that understanding paradigms is totally doable, with the right support
Here’s how it works
Buy the course and get instant access
Watch the short, bite-size videos at your own pace
Use the downloadable worksheets to figure out your paradigm step-by-step
Apply what you’ve learned to your thesis, proposal, or annual report
Avoid the spiral!
You’ve already spent hours Googling paradigms.
Don’t waste any more time feeling stuck or second-guessing everything.
Because the truth is: Smart people shouldn’t be made to feel stupid by academic jargon.
Start the course now and finally get clarity on paradigms!