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    This document provides information about a Methods of Research course offered at the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos. The 3 credit course is intended to teach students scientific research methods that can be applied to business management problems. Major topics covered include research design, data collection, analysis, and ethics. Students will learn how to complete projects like feasibility studies, marketing plans, and academic theses. The course is divided into parts teaching the nature of research, developing a research project, internet research sources, and types of business research including an APA style referencing guide. Students will be evaluated based on exams, assignments, class participation, and a term paper.

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    University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos

    Bacolod City

    GRADUATE SCHOOL

    COURSE INFORMATION
    Course Code METRES 030 Credit Units Three (3) Units
    Course Title METHODS OF RESEARCH
    Course Description For managers and entrepreneurs, the inputs of information are the basis for
    decisions and the designs of corporate systems. As such, research as applied to Business
    Management is instrumental to assist managers in making more responsible decisions. The
    basic intention of this course is to sharpen critical thinking processes by studying and
    applying scientific methods to problem solving. Major topics covered include problem
    identification, research design, data collection methods, sample design, data analysis and
    interpretation, report preparation, and the ethics of business research. At the end of this
    course, it is expected that the MBA student will be able to understand and eventually
    accomplished a Feasibility Study, Industry Study, Corporate Strategy, Marketing Plan,
    Business Plan, Project Study and an Academic thesis. In this way, the students are being
    prepared for one of their MBA requirements.
    Pre-requisite(s) Co-requisite(s)
    Normal Term Offering 1ST SEMESTER Course Category FOUNDATION COURSE
    Course Schedule SAT 11:30-2:30 Room : SA 103
    FACULTY INFORMATION
    Faculty Name(s) MICHELLE M. SAPLADA, PhD Contact Number(s)
    Consultation Hours E-mail Address(es) msaplada@gmail.com
    COURSE OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
    1. Develop understanding of business research methodologies.
    2. Develop ability to design and execute research studies.
    3. Develop ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
    4. Develop ability to present data, results, and recommendations.
    VALUE AIMS
    Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to acquire the following values and skills:
    Values Corporate Social Responsibility
    Skills Research
    COURSE ORGANIZATION
    PART 1 NATURE and TYPES of RESEARCH –Ms. Norbe
    a. What is Research?
    b. Why the research is important?
    c. What are the types of Research?

    PART 2 DEVELOPMENT AND FORMULATION OF RESEARCH PROJECT –Mr. Silos


    a. How to Define Your Project
    b. How to Decide Upon a Methodology
    c. How to Choose Your Research Methods
    d. How to Conduct Background Research
    e. How to Choose Your Participants
    f. How to Prepare a Research Proposal
    g. How to Conduct Interviews
    h. How to Conduct Focus Groups
    i. How to Construct Questionnaires
    j. How to Carry Out Participant Observation
    k. How to Analyse Your Data
    l. How to Report Your Findings
    m. How to be an Ethical Researcher
    PART 3 INTERNET RESEARCH (What, How and Why)-Ms. Geroche
    www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/proj/res_meth/
    www.mapnp.org/library/research/research
    trochim.cornell.edu/kb/contents.htm
    www.socialpsychology.org/ methods
    www.brint.com/Research.htm
    www.informationr.net/rm
    www.cse.fau.edu/~dan/researchmethod
    www.ejbrm.com
    link.springer.de/link/service/ journals/00186
    geography.ucsm.ac.uk/rj/links/RM_bkmk.html - 17k

    PART 4 TYPES OF BUSINESS RESEARCH-Ms. Ganancial


    • Feasibility Study
    • Industry Study
    • Business Plan
    • Corporate Strategy
    • Basic Research
    • RBGS Thesis Format

    PART 5 APA STYLE OF REFERENCING – Mr. Rio


    http://apastyle.apa.org/

    Business Research by Divina M. Edralin [BL 658.0072 / Ed71 / 2002]


    Textbook & Other Understanding and Doing Research by Fely David
    Reference Materials Practical Research by Leedy and Ormrod [GS001.4 / L51 / 2005]
    Edralin pp.23-27
    Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and
    professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 148,000
    members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.

    Website
    Course Readings
    http://apastyle.apa.org/

    COURSE ADMINISTRATION

    Instructional Class discussion, research work, reporting, reading and written assignments
    Methodologies

    Grading System Term Grade : Exam- 30%, Report/s - 20 %, Assignments - 20%, Term Paper - 20%,
    Class Participation – 10%

    Expectations on the 1. Read and understand the textbook content ahead of time in preparation for lectures and
    Students exams.
    2. Understand the materials, make you own notes, judgment and critic, about the material
    and feed these inquiries during lecture sessions.
    3. Be responsible in getting adequate and necessary resources for the understanding of the
    course.
    4. Research activities should use journal and website sources.
    5. Attend class regularly and punctually.
    6. Accomplish and submit all required deliverables on or before the deadline.
    7. Put off mobile units during class periods. Complete transactions before entry to class.
    8. Submit all the assignments
    9. Term Paper Requirement: Chapters 1 and 2.

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