Research Methodology (DM510-4-M-RM) ASYNC Master Folder

Topic outline

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  General

  
  

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  • Study Guide Page
  • Important Information for ODL Students Page
  • Announcements Forum
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  Introduction

  • Welcome: A Note from the Lecturer Page
  • Curious to Know About the Module? Page
  • Let Us Know About You! Forum
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  Module Information

  
  

  • Module Descriptor Folder
  • Module Handbook Folder
  • Assignment Brief & Evaluation Rubric Folder
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  Topic 1

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Explain the importance of research for academic purposes Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Identify the key concepts, ideas, attributes, approaches, and techniques of research. Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Propose own list of research topics through the use of search engines for references. Page
  • Activity 3 Forum
  • Difference between primary research and secondary research. Page
  • Activity 4 Forum
  • Summary Page

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    • The activity Propose own list of research topics through the use of search engines for references. is marked complete
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  Topic 2

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Describe the review of literature and its importance Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Apply the three steps in developing a literature review Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Avoid common errors in writing the review of literature Page
  • Literature Review File
  • Evaluating Research Articles Page
  • Activity 3 Forum
  • Develop a Literature Matrix through search sources for own project topic Page
  • Assessment 1 - Literature Review Matrix (15%) Forum
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  Topic 3

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Describe survey and the two main types of surveys Page
  • Survey File
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Explain sampling and its two techniques Page
  • Sampling File
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Apply the seven steps of the survey process Page
  • Activity 3 Forum
  • Select the appropriate survey for data collection Page
  • Discuss how to practice ethics in surveys. Page
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  Topic 4

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Describe qualitative research and its evolution Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Compare qualitative and quantitative research approaches Page
  • Elaborate the features of a case study Page
  • Case Study File
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Summaries action research Page
  • Apply content analysis and interviews as data collection methods Page
  • Activity 3 Forum
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  Topic 5

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Identify the components required to setup a Qualitative study Page
  • Observation Page
  • Observation File
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Interview Page
  • Sampling Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Explain the stages in qualitative and quantitative data analysis Page
  • Data Collection and Analysis File
  • Activity 3 Forum
  • Discuss how established techniques of research are used to create and interpret knowledge in chosen discipline Page
  • Activity 4 Forum
  • Evaluate validity issues in qualitative and quantitative research Page
  • Activity 5 Forum
  • Apply relevant knowledge into development of personal research Page
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  Formative Assessment

  • Test your knowledge on the two main research approaches! Interactive Content
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  Topic 6

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Describe what a research proposal is and its elements Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Summaries the relationship between the research proposal and the final research report Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
  • Write the research report Page
  • Reading Material File
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  Topic 7

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Distinguish between types of publications Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Explain the importance of ethics in research Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
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  Topic 8

  
  

  • Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
  • Identify potential ethical challenges associated with specific research methods Page
  • Activity 1 Forum
  • Apply ethical principles to research design and conduct Page
  • Activity 2 Forum
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  Summative Assessments

  
  

  • Literature Review Matrix (15%) Assignment
  • Digital Archive/Record (30%) Assignment
  • Poster template File
  • Data Analysis Report (15%) Assignment
  • Research Project (40%) Assignment