This course explains social research methods and improves students' ability to carry out social research topic selection, research design, data collection and analysis, and essay writing. The course mainly introduces the qualitative and quantitative research methods of social science, combined with the study of research templates to strengthen and improve students' research capabilities. This course is based on graduate training requirements, combined with classroom lectures and discussions and other methods. Students are required to read the relevant course reference materials before class, actively participate in class discussions, and complete the assignment.