Course description:
This course in research methodology focuses on the practical applications of basic research principles by writing a research proposal. The course includes the following topics:
• Basic principles of research
• Secondary research: Searching for background information in libraries and on the internet
• Secondary research: Reading previous researches and writing a literature review
• Academic writing: References and citations
• Primary research: Qualitative and quantitative methods
• Primary research: Basic principles of data collection
• Primary research: Data analysis and interpretation
• Finding a research topic
• The contents and structure of a research proposal
• Writing a research proposal

Examination: Research proposal 100%