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Research Methodology - Bs English 7

This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.

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Research Methodology - Bs English 7

This document outlines the course structure for a 7th semester Research Methodology course. The course is divided into a midterm and end term section. The midterm covers an introduction to educational research, problem selection and definition, and literature reviews. The end term covers formulating hypotheses, research approaches and types, sampling, elements of a research proposal, and APA citation format. Students will choose a topic for their final thesis and prepare a research proposal, which may be examined. The course aims to teach students key research skills and competencies.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES

Department of English Graduate Studies


BS (Hons.) 7th Semester

Course: Research Methodology


Course Code: 705 Marks: 100
Core Text: Gay, L. R Mills, E.G., & Airasian, P(n.d). Educational Research:
Competencies for Analysis and Applications 9th Ed
(Islamabad: National Book Foundation)

MID TERM (Marks: 30)


1. Introduction to Educational Research
The Scientific Method
Basic versus Applied Research
Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning
Steps Involved in Conducting Research (Scientific Method)

2. Selection and Definition of a Problem / Research topic


Selection
Sources
Characteristics
Statement

3. Review of Related Literature


Definition, Functions, and Scope
Preparation
Sources (Primary sources and Secondary Sources)
Paraphrasing

END TERM (Marks: 60)


4. Formulation and Statement of a Hypothesis
Definition and Purpose
Characteristics
Types of Hypothesis

5. Introduction To Approaches And Types Of Research


Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Experimental Research
Co-relational Research
6. Sampling and Population

7. The Function and Ingredients/Elements of a Research Proposal


(Students should be taught the different parts of a research proposal such as the title of the
study, introduction/background to the study, statement of the problem, hypothesis, research
questions, significance and objectives of the study, literature review, chapter break-up and
referencing etc.)

8. Research Proposal for the Final Project/Thesis


(Students will choose their topic and prepare the research proposal for their final thesis.
The question about writing a research proposal on a topic of students own choice may be
given in the final examination.)

9. APA Citation Format


Citation within the Text
List of Reference or Bibliographic Citation

Assignment/Presentation (Marks: 10)

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