METHOD OF RESEARCH

Course Orientation
 SUBJECT TEACHER

MA’AM ILYN R. FAMINIAL, Ph.D

CONTENTS OF THIS PRESENTATION

PART 1
Online Classroom
Orientation
CONTENTS OF THIS PRESENTAT ION

PART 2 COURSE OUTLINE

CLASS DURATION AND SCHEDULE

FIRST SEMESTER 2022-2023

August 27 – December 17,
2022
Exam Sched : Midterm – October 12-15| FINALS
– December 14-17
CLASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY 6:OO-9:00 PM
Via Zoom App
TECH TOOLS FOR ONLINE MEET ING AND
SUBMISSIONS
TECH TOOLS FOR ONLINE MEET ING AND
SUBMISSIONS
MOODLE MESSENGER (GC & PM)
✓Submission/Access is time- ✓PMs after 9pm will be
bounded. responded the following
day.
ZOOM
✓Only related and relevant
✓3 sessions per meeting
posts are permitted.
✓complete name in profile
RULES IN ZOOM CLASS
1. Show up on time at the scheduled time.
✓Be prompt and regular in attending classes
(10 hours, 5 meetings not attending online classes without valid
reason will be dropped in the class)
✓Class starts 5 minutes after the scheduled time
✓15 minutes after the scheduled time is considered late.
RULES IN ZOOM CLASS

2. Stay on mute. Please click the “raise hand”

button if you would like to contribute/share ideas
to the class.
3. Find a quiet place, free from distraction
RULES IN ZOOM CLASS

4. Cameras are REQUIRED during oral recitation, tasks,

and performances.
FOR ABSENCES
Valid reasons
• Sickness (with medical certificate)
• Death of family members
• Power interruptions
• Internet connectivity issues (EXTREME CASE)
 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the students to the different concepts and principles of research methodology,
the research problem, the major research methods, the preparation of the research instruments, and review of
relevant literatures and studies. It includes the discussion of the sampling methods and guidelines in the
selection of appropriate statistical tools to be used in specific research problems. This course includes an
overview of the use of quantitative and qualitative data and how one can strengthen the other. The course
also provides the students opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop skills in writing a research proposal.
Content/Topics
The Nature and Types of Research
Problem Identification, Review of Literatures, Variables and The phases of the Research process
Research Objectives and Hypothesis
Research Frameworks and Design
Sampling Techniques
Data Collection and Instrumentation
Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Finalizing the Research Proposal
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Reporting and Defenses)

COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN REPORT (CWR)
RESEARCH PROPOSAL (IMRaD FORMAT)
Expectations

1. Be prompt and attend classes

REGULARLY.
2. Be prepared and attentive all the time.
3. Submit ALL
requirements/tasks/activities ON TIME
and take the quizzes (Oral and Written).
4. Secure a STABLE internet connectivity.
Grading System
FOR MIDTERM/FINALS
Assignment/Participation in class forums
Tasks/Worksheets/Attendance-------------------------------30%
Quizzes (ORAL/WRITTEN)/Oral Presentations/CWR------30%
Requirement and Exam----------------------------------------40%
Total-----------------------------------------------------------100%

SEM GRADE = MG + FG/2

INIT IAL TASK

COMPOSE 3 RESEARCH TOPICS WHICH ARE FIELD-RELATED

PRESENT THESE IN PPT FILE
TO BE ORALLY PRESENTED NEXT MEETING