SYLLABUS - Research Methods
PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Antipolo City, Philippines
Graduate School
Syllabus in METHODS of RESEARCH
First Sem., AY 2014–2015
I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
A. Course Code
MA 501
B. Course Title
Research Methods
C. Course Credit
3 units
D. Course Classification
Required Course
E. Course Prerequisite
Technical Writing; Statistics
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course aims to introduce the basic ideas, concepts and principles of research methodology, the problem, methods of research, preparation of research of research instrument designed to arrive at exact analysis and interpretation of data
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the research students are expected to:
A. Show understanding of underlying concepts, principles and basic methods of research;
B. Demonstrate skills in utilizing research process;
C. Apply research process in constructing thesis proposal;
D. Conduct individual research (Thesis or Dissertation) in their respective discipline; and
E. Defend thesis/research proposal to the panel of examiners.
IV. COURSE COVERAGE
Week
Graduate Attribute
Topics
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Teaching-Learning Activities (TLA’s)
Assessment Task’s (AT’s)
Week 1
Ethical social interaction
Vision- Mission, Program Objectives, Course Requirements, School Policies
Grading System
Internalize the vision-mission in relation to the subject;
Create a culture of ethical standards within the community.
Ice-breaker, subject overview and preliminary presentation
Recite the mission, vision and program objectives
Formative Test
Week 2
Work effectively as a team member
(Team Player)
Research:
Etymology, Definitions, Other Terms, Purposes, Steps and Procedures in Research
Characteristics and Qualities of a Good Researcher
Form a research group / team with a maximum of five (5) members;
Identify each group members role in the conduct of the research study
Antipolo City, Philippines
Graduate School
Syllabus in METHODS of RESEARCH
First Sem., AY 2014–2015
I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
A. Course Code
MA 501
B. Course Title
Research Methods
C. Course Credit
3 units
D. Course Classification
Required Course
E. Course Prerequisite
Technical Writing; Statistics
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course aims to introduce the basic ideas, concepts and principles of research methodology, the problem, methods of research, preparation of research of research instrument designed to arrive at exact analysis and interpretation of data
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the research students are expected to:
A. Show understanding of underlying concepts, principles and basic methods of research;
B. Demonstrate skills in utilizing research process;
C. Apply research process in constructing thesis proposal;
D. Conduct individual research (Thesis or Dissertation) in their respective discipline; and
E. Defend thesis/research proposal to the panel of examiners.
IV. COURSE COVERAGE
Week
Graduate Attribute
Topics
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Teaching-Learning Activities (TLA’s)
Assessment Task’s (AT’s)
Week 1
Ethical social interaction
Vision- Mission, Program Objectives, Course Requirements, School Policies
Grading System
Internalize the vision-mission in relation to the subject;
Create a culture of ethical standards within the community.
Ice-breaker, subject overview and preliminary presentation
Recite the mission, vision and program objectives
Formative Test
Week 2
Work effectively as a team member
(Team Player)
Research:
Etymology, Definitions, Other Terms, Purposes, Steps and Procedures in Research
Characteristics and Qualities of a Good Researcher
Form a research group / team with a maximum of five (5) members;
Identify each group members role in the conduct of the research study