Research Methods Syllabus

Research Course

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Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
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1. Course Description

This course will orient students with different research methodologies widely used in academia and industry alike. It will cover an overview of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, practical application, and ethical considerations. By the end of the course, students can expect to have a fundamental understanding of major techniques used in conducting research.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]

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Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Office Hours: [BY APPOINTMENT]

3. Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Understand the different research methodologies and its application

• Design appropriate research methods for various research questions

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis

• Understand and apply ethical practices in research

• Create a research proposal using learned methodologies

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topics	Reading Assignment
1	Overview of Research Methodologies	Chapter 1: Introduction to Research
2	Research Design	Chapter 2: Understanding Research Design
3	Quantitative Research Methods	Chapter 3: Introduction to Quantitative Research
4	Qualitative Research Methods	Chapter 4: Introduction to Qualitative Research

5. Required Reading and Materials

1. Book: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed-Method Approaches

2. Article: Understanding Research Methods

3. Article: Basics of research methodology

4. Book: Basics of Social Research

5. Online resource: The Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Content Analysis

6. Assignments and Assessments

• Research proposal where students will have to choose a topic and design a method to research the selected topic.

• Discussion Forums where students will share their summary and analysis of the assigned readings.

• Midterm and Final exam consisting of questions covering all the topics discussed.

• Weekly assignments including summaries of reading material and response to discussion questions.

• A final project where students will have to conduct a mini research using learned methodologies.

7. Course Policy

We believe in a respectful and collaborative learning environment. To ensure a positive learning environment, this course will follow these policies:

• All assignments must be turned in on time, with late submissions incurring a penalty.

• Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade.

• All student communications must be respectful and considerate to peers and instructor.

• Students are expected to attend all classes, with a limit of three unexcused absences.

• All graded assignments must be completed independently unless specified as team tasks.

8. Grading Policy

Category	Percentage
Assignments	40%
Midterm and final exam	30%
Group discussions	15%
Final project	15%

9. Disclaimer

The syllabus for this course is not fixed or final; instead, it serves as a flexible guide that can be altered or adjusted in order to accommodate the unique needs of the class. There might be various elements that could undergo potential modifications, and these are not limited to, but could include amendments in reading assignments depending on the pace of the class or the depth they wish to go into a particular topic. Adjustments could also be made to due dates of assignments or projects for extending adequate time for thorough preparation. Besides, revisions might also affect the grading scales to ensure fair evaluation. However, it should be noted that these potential changes are only illustrative and not exhaustive.

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