Course Outline: Methods of Research

Course Duration: 5 Online Sessions (2 hours per session)
Format: 1.5 hours lecture + 30 minutes discussion/Q&A

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of research methodology, covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches, research design, data collection, analysis, and ethical considerations. It is designed to equip students with practical skills for conducting systematic research and applying research findings effectively.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Cognitive (Knowledge): Gain a clear understanding of research principles, methods, and processes.
Affective (Attitudes/Values): Appreciate the value and significance of research in academic and professional contexts.
Volitional (Skills/Action): Demonstrate the ability to apply research methods to real-world situations and create a research proposal.

Session 1: Introduction to Research and Its Importance

📌 Lecture (1 hr 30 min)

Definition and Purpose of Research
The Role of Research in Academia, Theology, and Practical Ministry
Types of Research: Basic vs. Applied, Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Characteristics of Good Research
Steps in the Research Process

📌 Discussion/Q&A (30 min)

Session 2: Research Problem, Questions, and Literature Review

📌 Lecture (1 hr 30 min)

Identifying a Research Problem
Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses
Conducting a Literature Review
- Sources of Literature (Books, Journals, Online Databases)
- How to Synthesize and Critically Analyze Literature
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

📌 Discussion/Q&A (30 min)

Session 3: Research Design and Methodology

📌 Lecture (1 hr 30 min)

Research Design: Descriptive, Experimental, Case Study, Correlational, etc.
Sampling Techniques: Probability vs. Non-Probability Sampling
Data Collection Methods: Surveys, Interviews, Observations, Documents
Research Instruments and Validation

📌 Discussion/Q&A (30 min)

Session 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation

📌 Lecture (1 hr 30 min)

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data Analysis
Tools and Software for Data Analysis (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, Excel)
Statistical Techniques for Quantitative Data
Thematic Analysis for Qualitative Data
Interpreting and Presenting Research Findings

📌 Discussion/Q&A (30 min)

Session 5: Writing, Referencing, and Ethical Considerations in Research

📌 Lecture (1 hr 30 min)

Structure of a Research Paper (Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
Citation and Referencing Styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian)
Ethical Issues in Research (Plagiarism, Data Privacy, Informed Consent)
Finalizing and Presenting Research

📌 Discussion/Q&A (30 min)

Final Project (Optional):

Each student will submit a mini research proposal incorporating all what they have learned.

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