Rizal Technological University

Research, Methods and Designs

2nd semester 2023-2024

COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK TOPICS
NO.
Classroom Orientation
 MVO of the university; College Goals and Objectives
1  Course Overview
 Classroom Policies
Course content
Module 1- INTRODUCTION Rodrigo DP. Tomas
1.1 Definition of Research
1.2 Types of Research
1.3 Applications of Research
1.4 Characteristics of Research
1.5 Research process/ Model of Scientific Inquiry
1.6 Research Ethics
Module 2- BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
2.1 Choosing a topic and Research Gap
2.2 Research Problem and Research Questions
2.3 Variables and Hypothesis
2.4 Writing Introduction
Module 3- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
2- 13 3.1 Types of literatures
3.2 Sources of literatures
3.3 Theoretical Framework
3.4 Conceptual Framework
Module 4- METHODOLOGY
4.1 Research Designs
Quantitative Design
Qualitative Design
4.2 Population and Sample
4.3 Data Sources and Collection, Instrumentation
4.4 Analysis for Qualitative Designs
4.5 Analysis for Quantitative Designs
4.6 Writing Methodology
4.7 Writing Results and Discussions
4.8 APA Writing Style

14-16 Concept Paper Writing

17 Course requirements
1. Full Blown Concept Paper Writing
a. If researcher made, it must undergo reliability and validity
procedures
b. If borrowed scale it must have administration procedure,
scoring and interpretation, and most importantly author’s
permission to utilize the test
c. Must undergo CRITIQUING
C.1 The critique must be an expert in your related field and a
PhD holder.
C.2 Must provide certification

2. Topic Facilitation
3. Reflection Paper from an attended Research related seminar
 3.1 One seminar, forum, convention related to any topic outlined
in the course outline.
3.2 The seminar must be within the coverage of the current
semester.
3.3 Attendance maybe face to face or online mode.
4. Research output using the IMRAD Format
4.1 This is an individual output
4.2 To be presented in the class, if time permits
Summary of deliverables
1. Fullblown Concept Paper 25%
2. Topic Facilitation /Reflection Paper 25%
3. Research Output (IMRAD) 25%
4. Examination 25%

Onsite meeting for examination, activities and discussion for some

topics will be discussed and agreed in the class.

References:

Creswell, J. W. & Creswell, J.D. (2018). Research Design Qualitative,

Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches ( 5th) Sage
Salkind, N. J. (2006), Exploring Research 5th edition, Pearson Education
Inc. Saddle River, New Jersey

Prepared by

RODRIGO DP. TOMAS, Ph.DTE, RGC, LPT

Course Professor