Green Biotec UG Bremen Germany
Research Methods
Research Methods |
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| Course Description | This foundation course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to conduct research, including literature surveys, project design, and thesis writing. The course also covers practical aspects of research presentation, data analysis, and ethical considerations. |
| Recommended Books | 1. Graduate Research: A Guide for Students in the Science by Robert V. Smith (1998). 2. Writing, Reading & Research by R. Veit, J. Clifford (1985). 3. Practical Research: Planning & Design by P.D. Leedy, J.F. Ormrod (2009). 4. Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry by Grazinao & Ranlin (2006). 5. Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper by A.G. Fink (2004). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Conduct comprehensive literature reviews using relevant databases. 2. Design and structure research projects and write thesis proposals. 3. Effectively present and defend research projects, including project synopsis and presentations. 4. Record, analyze, manipulate, and present data in appropriate formats. |
| Assessment System | Quizzes: 10-15% Assignments: 5-10% Midterms: 30-40% ESE: 40-50% |
| Lecture Plan | ||
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| S.No. | Description | Quizzes/Assignments |
| 1 | Introduction to Research Philosophy and Types of Research | |
| 2 | Hypothesis, Theory, Deductive & Inductive Reasoning | Quiz 1 |
| 3 | Purpose and Characteristics of Research | |
| 4 | Science and Scientific Method | |
| 5 | Extensive Literature Reviews to Develop Research Ideas | Assignment 1 |
| 6 | Project Selection and Development | |
| 7 | Designing Research Proposal: Structure of Synopsis | Quiz 2 |
| 8 | Experimental Design: Control, Sampling Methods | |
| 9 | Primary and Secondary Data Sources | Assignment 2 |
| 10 | Ethics in Research and Research Hazards | |
| 11 | Data Collection Methods and Measurement Strategies | Quiz 3 |
| 12 | Data Recording, Analysis, and Presentation Techniques | |
| 13 | Finding Funding and Support for Research | |
| 14 | National and International Donor Agencies | |
| 15 | Oral Presentation and Defense of Research Project/Synopsis | Assignment 3 |
