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By the End of this Course, Students will :
- Understand the fundamentals of research and its importance
- Develop skills to identify research problems and formulate research questions
- Learn basic research methodologies and tools
- Gain experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Develop skills to write and present research findings
Course Curriculum
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Definition and purpose of research
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Types of research: Basic vs. Applied, Qualitative vs. Quantitative
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How to write a research proposal
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Identifying Research Gaps
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Formulating research questions and hypotheses
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Importance of Literature Review
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Understanding existing knowledge
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Using academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed)
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Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance
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Organising and synthesising information
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Citing sources and avoiding plagiarism
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Choosing a research design: Experimental, Descriptive, Exploratory, etc.
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Understanding variables and their relationships
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Sampling techniques and sample size determination
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Questionnaires, checklists, and instruments
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Introduction to software tools (e.g., Google Forms, SPSS)
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Introduction to Data Analysis
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Types of data: Qualitative and Quantitative
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Preparing data for analysis
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Descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, standard deviation)
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Introduction to inferential statistics (t-tests, chi-square tests)
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Basics of Excel, SPSS, or other statistical tools
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Visualising data with charts and graphs
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Structuring a Research Paper
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Title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion
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Writing clearly and concisely
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Referencing and Citation Styles - APA, MLA, Chicago, or other relevant styles
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Using reference management tools (e.g., Zotero, EndNote)
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Students work in groups to design and conduct a small-scale research project
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Apply all steps: problem identification, literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation
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