RESEARCH PROJECT & PRESENTATION

RESEARCH PROJECT & PRESENTATION (81 hours)

Course Description

The aim of the course is to give students an opportunity to perform a research project under supervision. Specifically, the course aims at introducing them to the basic concepts used in research and to scientific social research methods.

Students are introduced to quantitative and qualitative methods for conducting meaningful inquiry and research.

In addition, students gain an overview of research content and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, data management and analysis informed by commonly used in research projects.

Finally, students are equipped with filmmaking and video editing skills.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are able to demonstrate the following:

 

– Differentiate and integrate available software for literature organization.

– Operate and employ modern software for text and multimedia communication.

– Compose and design successful presentations.- Interpret and illustrate the use of Internet resources and appropriate software for producing on-line questionnaires, collecting responses and analyzing collected data

 

Syllabus

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Regarding knowledge and understanding, students learn to:

·         apply experimental methods to solve a given scientific task

·         collect data for evaluation and statistical treatment

·         use relevant scientific literature

·         construct the online version of the standard questions

·         gather, perform critical analysis and interpret the results

·         prepare presentation

 

Regarding film-making and video editing skills, students learn to:

·         to be thorough and pay attention to detail.

·         knowledge of media production and communication.

·         the ability to work well with others.

·         knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software.

·         to be flexible and open to change.

·         the ability to use your initiative

 

Regarding research methods skills, students learn to:

·         develop a research framework and objectives

·         show independence, critical and creative thinking

·         document results by creating a research report presentation

·         present and discuss the research results

 

Regarding values and attitudes, students learn to:

·           show a professional attitude regarding time planning and collaboration

·           carry out the project work in an ethical manner

·           reflect upon and discuss the relevance of the work both in written and oral form

Resources and booklist suggestions:

1.       Cohen, L. Lawrence, M., & Morrison, K. (2005). Research Methods in Education (5th edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

2.       Coughlan M., Cronin P. and Ryan F. (2007). Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 1: quantitative research. British journal of Nursing 16 (11).

3.       Denscombes, M. (2010). The Good Research Guide: For small-scale social research projects. Maiden-Read: Open University Press

4.      Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners (3rd edition). London, UK: TJ International Ltd, Padstow, Corwall.

5.      Leedy, P. D. (1980). Practical Research: Planning and design. Washington: Mc Millan Publishing Co., Inc.

6.      Singh, Y. K. (2006). Fundamental of Research Methodology and Statistics. New Delhi. New International (P) Limited, Publishers.

7.      Wallinman, N. (2006). Your Research Project: A step-by-step guide for the first-time researcher. London: Sage Publications