Overview of Module
Introduction to research: Definition, purpose, and significance.
Types of research: Qualitative, quantitative, exploratory, explanatory, and applied research.
Research approaches: Descriptive, experimental, and analytical research.
Importance of Research in Academia and Industry.
Characteristics of Good Research
Time management and project planning: Creating timelines and milestones for project completion.
1. Introduction to Research
This course will provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Students will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global environment .