Hi Friends,

Well, this is just some info to share with you.

CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Proposals should follow a simple, logical form of presentations. Although there are many ways to arrange the items within the proposal, the following outline of the proposal is the one that students shall follow:-

Organization of a Proposal

a)      Introduction: Background of the study

b)      The Problem and its setting

·         The Statement of the problem

·         The subproblems

·         The Objectives

·         The Hypothesis

·         The Delimitations

·         The Definition of terms

·         The Assumptions

c)       The Review of the related literature / Literature Review

d)      The Methodology

·         The Data to be collected

                                                         i.            Primary Data

                                                       ii.            Secondary Data

·         The Criteria governing the admissibility of the data

·         The Treatment of the data

                                                         i.            The Data needed

                                                       ii.            Where the data are located

                                                      iii.            How the data will be obtained

                                                     iv.            How the data will be treated and interpreted

                                                       v.            Specific tools and analysis that can be used

e)      The Important of the study

f)       The Outline of the proposed study

g)      The Selected Bibliography

** If you’re ready with an approved topic (which Dr. Teoh has approved), you can now start with the writing of the proposal. All the best!

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?

EDU702 Research Methodology

1^st Meeting     Saturday, March 17, 2012

8.30 am- 7.30 pm (Whole Day)

WEEK 1/ WEEK 2/ WEEK 3/ WEEK 4

WEEK 1

·         Introduction to EDU702 course

·         Introduction to Educational Research
      *Read Assigned Readings: Fraenkel & Wallen Part 1 - Chpt. 1

WEEK 2

·         Introduction to Writing a Research Proposal
      * Read Assigned Readings: Fraenkel & Wallen, Part 4 - Chpt. 25

WEEK 3

·         Defining the Research Problem

·         Literature Review
      * Read Assigned Readings: Fraenkel & Wallen, Part 2-Chpt. 2,3 & 5

WEEK 4

·         Types of Educational Research

(Qualitative and Quantitative)
* Read Assigned Readings

Dear friends,

Here are some recommended books to facilitate us to have better understanding when studying Research Methodology.  Happy Reading.

>Course Info<

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of EDU 702 a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of the concepts and philosophies underlining educational research
• Make a clear statement of a research issue and justify a research approach, methodology, data collection and analysis techniques appropriate for the specific research issue
• Design and develop a research proposal that addresses an appropriate research problem with related literature review and appropriate research methodology
• Evaluate and critically review educational research articles and papers.

>Course Info< 
Course Description              

This course introduces learners to the basics of educational research. The course focuses on the concepts and philosophies underlying academic research in the field of education. It aims at developing students’ understanding of research methodology with emphasis to aspects such as the identification of the research problem and the formulation of research objectives and research questions. It also involves aspects such as research strategies, research design, data collection and data interpretation techniques. Upon completion of this course, students are required to have the ability to define a research problem and prepare a research proposal. This course is compulsory for all students who intend to undertake a post graduate degree at the Master’s level. The learners are expected to do a lot of independent and critical reading of research journals and conducting research.