RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
This is a foundational course for research conducting and reporting in the area of EFL education. Students are exposed to popular genres of research publications and a thorough procedure of conducting research. They need to come up with a research objective, review relevant literature, design instruments, plan the data collection procedure, predict the findings, and make concrete conclusions. Students have an opportunity to sharpen their skills in proposal writing, data analysis planning, research ethics considering, and academic conventions observing. Other relevant skills to prepare for early-career researchers are also included. The course fosters students’ capability of independence in research activities to facilitate their learning quality and research motivation.
Objectives
| Description | |
|---|---|
| G1 | Understanding theoretical knowledge of types of research methodology |
| G2 | Developing practical skills in data collection, data analysis, data presentation, and critical literature review |
| G3 | Improving teamwork collaboration during the whole research procedure |
Learning Outcomes
|
CLOs |
Descriptions After finishing this course, students are able to |
ELO(s) /PI(s) |
Course Competency Level |
|
Understand and identify the general organization of research reporting documents. |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
|
|
CLO2 |
Critique on the writing quality of academic documents. |
PI 4.2 |
4 |
|
CLO3 |
Understand different research types, approaches, and procedures. |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
|
CLO4 |
Conduct simple studies, including research question construction, research design, instrument development, data analysis and interpretation, and finding reporting. |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
|
CLO5 |
Present documents in line with conventional academic formatting and referencing styles. |
PI 4.3 |
5 |
|
CLO6 |
Work with colleagues on research project discussion and collaboration. |
PI 4.1 |
5 |
Materials
Textbooks
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications.
Hacker, D., & Sommers, N. (2014). The Bedford Handbook (9th ed.). Bedford.
References
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The Craft of Research (3rd ed.). The University of Chicago Press.
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Hinton, P. R., McMurray, I., & Brownlow, C. (2004). SPSS Explained. Routledge.
Neuman, L. W. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th ed.). Pearson.
Starks, R. (2009). Writing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day (4th ed.). LearningExpress.
Assessment
Assessment matrix
|
No. |
Content |
CLOs |
Course Competency Level |
Assignment |
Evaluation Criteria |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Understand and identify the general organization of research reporting documents. |
1 |
5 |
Compare and contrast paper |
Rubric |
5% |
|
2 |
Critique on the writing quality of academic documents. |
2 |
4 |
Compare and contrast paper |
Rubric |
10% |
|
3 |
Understand different research types, approaches, and procedures. |
3 |
5 |
Quiz |
|
15% |
|
4 |
Conduct simple studies, including research question construction, research design, instrument development, data analysis and interpretation, and finding reporting. |
4 |
5 |
Mini test Research proposal |
Rubric |
32% |
|
5 |
Present documents in line with conventional academic formatting and referencing styles. |
5 |
5 |
Research proposal |
Rubric |
5% |
|
6 |
Work with colleagues on research project discussion and collaboration. |
6 |
5 |
Research proposal |
Rubric |
3% |
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