Section outline


  • Introduction

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      This module will introduce you to the skills of basic academic research through critical review of literature and elements of conducting simple research. It will also provide an opportunity for you to critically explore research language and more importantly gain the ability to deploy these skills in your academic exercises. Further, this module will also introduce you to internet research skills. Aspects of plagiarism will also be discussed.


    • An Introductory Note Page
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      A brief welcome note to the participants about how the lesson will be conducted. 

    • Meet & Greet URL
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  • Week 1


    • Learning Outcomes Page
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      Learning Outcomes

      By the end of this section, students should be able to; 

      • apply definitions appropriately 
      • differentiate various types of researches
      • apply the knowledge about basic research elements in a primary research 

    • Methods vs Methodology Page
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    • Importance of Research Forum
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    • Video: Research Steps & Types of Researchers URL
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    • Quiz Me
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  • Week 2


    • Recall Forum
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      Learning  Outcomes

      By the end of this section, students should be able to; 

      • interpret the seven steps of the research process
      • compare and contrast the roles and benefits of both internal and external researches
    • Warm Up! Forum
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    • Video: Let's Explore Research URL
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    • The Murray-Darling Basin Case Study Wiki
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    • Forum
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  • Week 3



    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this section, students should be able to:
    • ethically apply the knowledge about academic dishonesty within educational context
    • develop connections between the ethical considerations in academic discourse

  • Week 4



    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this section, students should be able to;

    LO1: Apply the Boolean Logics effectively 

    LO2: Evaluate reliability of an internet source

  • Week 5



    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this section, students should be able to; 

    LO1: apply Bloom's Taxonomy effectively  

    LO2: critically evaluate research articles 

    LO3: assess traits of critical thinking 

  • Week 6



    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this section, students should be able to;

    LO1: Write references manually and digitally using APA style

    LO2: Use various citation structures appropriately


  • Week 7



    Learning Outcome
    By the end of this section, students should be able to;
    LO1: Identify and differentiate the background of various qualitative researches

  • Week 8



    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this section, students should be able to;

    LO1: apply the concepts of quantitative research in primary and secondary researches

    LO2: use appropriate scale when designing a research instrument

  • Week 9



    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this section, students should be able to; 

    LO1: Comprehend the nature of literature review

    LO2: Write a concise literature review

  • Week 12

    • ARS MOCK EXAM Quiz
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      The exam paper consists of 2 sections. Answer all the questions in both sections.