This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.
This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.
This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.
This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.
Course Code: 705 Marks: 100 Core Text: Gay, L. R Mills, E.G., & Airasian, P(n.d). Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications 9th Ed (Islamabad: National Book Foundation)
MID TERM (Marks: 30)
1. Introduction to Educational Research The Scientific Method Basic versus Applied Research Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning Steps Involved in Conducting Research (Scientific Method)
2. Selection and Definition of a Problem / Research topic
Selection Sources Characteristics Statement
3. Review of Related Literature
Definition, Functions, and Scope Preparation Sources (Primary sources and Secondary Sources) Paraphrasing
END TERM (Marks: 60)
4. Formulation and Statement of a Hypothesis Definition and Purpose Characteristics Types of Hypothesis
5. Introduction To Approaches And Types Of Research
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Historical Research Descriptive Research Experimental Research Co-relational Research 6. Sampling and Population
7. The Function and Ingredients/Elements of a Research Proposal
(Students should be taught the different parts of a research proposal such as the title of the study, introduction/background to the study, statement of the problem, hypothesis, research questions, significance and objectives of the study, literature review, chapter break-up and referencing etc.)
8. Research Proposal for the Final Project/Thesis
(Students will choose their topic and prepare the research proposal for their final thesis. The question about writing a research proposal on a topic of students own choice may be given in the final examination.)
9. APA Citation Format
Citation within the Text List of Reference or Bibliographic Citation