The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basics of research and various directions to choose from, so that they can start thinking about their projects. They will be introduced to the research problem identification and formulation, the process of searching, reading, and interpreting relevant scientific literature. They will be taught basics of research document’s structure, including research objectives and research outcomes and how to develop and write research proposals.
Students will gain the understanding of:
1. Scientific Research and Scientific Work
2. Selection of Research Topics and Writing of preliminary research proposals
3. How to conduct Literature Search
4. How to Structure project proposal
5. Meaning of Research Methodology and How to Select Methods according to the Research Topic
6. Designing Literature Review Studies
7. Practice of Proposal Seminar Presentations
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basics of research and various directions to choose from, so that they can start thinking about their projects. They will be introduced to the research problem identification and formulation, the process of searching, reading, and interpreting relevant scientific literature. They will be taught basics of research document’s structure, including research objectives and research outcomes and how to develop and write research proposals.
Students will gain the understanding of:
1. Scientific Research and Scientific Work
2. Selection of Research Topics and Writing of preliminary research proposals
3. How to conduct Literature Search
4. How to Structure project proposal
5. Meaning of Research Methodology and How to Select Methods according to the Research Topic
6. Designing Literature Review Studies
7. Practice of Proposal Seminar Presentations
1. Alley, M. (2018).The Craft of Scientific Writing, 3rd Edition. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4419-8288-9
TBS Staff (2021). How to Write a Research Paper: 10 Steps + Resources. url: https://thebestschools.org/resources/how-to-write-research-paper/
2. Keith F. Punch (2016). Developing Effective Research Proposals, 3rd Edition, Sage Publications. url: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/developing-effective-research-proposals/book245416
Kothari, C.R. (2004). Research Methodology. Methods and Techniques. 418 pp. https://www.cusb.ac.in/images/cusb-files/2020/el/cbs/MCCOM2003C04%20(Business%20Research%20Methods)Research_Methodology_C_R_Kothari.pdf
3. Creswell, J.D. and Creswell, J.W. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/research-design/book255675
1. Alley, M. (2018).The Craft of Scientific Writing, 3rd Edition. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4419-8288-9
TBS Staff (2021). How to Write a Research Paper: 10 Steps + Resources. url: https://thebestschools.org/resources/how-to-write-research-paper/
2. Keith F. Punch (2016). Developing Effective Research Proposals, 3rd Edition, Sage Publications. url: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/developing-effective-research-proposals/book245416
Kothari, C.R. (2004). Research Methodology. Methods and Techniques. 418 pp. https://www.cusb.ac.in/images/cusb-files/2020/el/cbs/MCCOM2003C04%20(Business%20Research%20Methods)Research_Methodology_C_R_Kothari.pdf
3. Creswell, J.D. and Creswell, J.W. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/research-design/book255675
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation Attendance and Participation |
25 | If students miss more than 5 classes they will not pass the course. Students are not allowed to use their smart phones (unless required by the teacher). |
| Assignments Assignments Assignments |
15 | Students must complete their assignments |
| Midterm AssignmentMidterm Assignment Midterm Assignment |
25 | Group power point presentation |
| FinalFinal Final |
35 | Individual power point presentations |
