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    Ecw 503 Research Methodology Prof. Madya Dr. Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin Adapted Prof. Sr. Ir. Dr. Suhaimi Abdul Talib

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    This document outlines the syllabus, course objectives, and lesson plan for an ECW 503 Research Methodology course. It includes 10 topics that will be covered across 14 weeks, including introduction to research, problem identification, literature review, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Students will be assessed through two tests, two assignments, and a research proposal. The course aims to help students identify and formulate research problems, write problem statements and objectives, and gain experience conducting research.

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    ECW 503 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Prof. Madya Dr. Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin

    Adapted

    Prof. Sr. Ir. Dr. Suhaimi Abdul Talib


    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this lecture students will
    • Be aware of the PO for EC 220 and how
    ECW503 contribute to the POs
    • Be able to identify and formulate research
    problems
    • Be able to write problem statement for a
    particular research problem
    • Be able to write objectives for a particular
    research problem
    COURSE INTRODUCTION

    • SYLLABUS

    • COURSE OUTCOMES & PROGRAM


    OUTCOMES

    • LESSON PLANS
    COURSE ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

    Assessment
    a) 2 Tests 40%
    b) 2 Assignments 40%
    c) 1 Research Proposal 20%
    REMINDERS
    • ALL students are to bring a dictionary to every class
    for this course.
    • Active Learning method will be used through out the
    semester.
    • Tests and assignments will focus on understanding
    and ability to describe, discuss, compare and
    evaluate. Questions testing memory is very limited.
    • All formative assessments (Assignments, Tests 1&2)
    will be returned back.
    LESSON PLAN
    TOPIC LECTURE HOURS WEEK
    1
    Introduction to research 1 and 2 2
    Problem identification and formulation
    3
    Literature search 2 4
    Test 1
    5
    Writing Problem Statement 2 and 1 6
    Writing research objectives
    7
    Data collection and Data Analysis 2 8
    Test 2
    9
    Research proposal 2 10
    11
    Report writing 2 12
    13
    Common test 14
    Philosophy of Research

    Definition of research 1.Investigate


    2.Outcome
    What is research? 3. Current problems

    What is involved in a
    Research?
    What are the outputs of
    research?
    DEFINITIONS OF RESEARCH
    “ A systematic investigation to find answer to the problem.”
    (Burns, 1994)“

    A systematic and objective identification, collection,


    analysis and dissemination of information for the
    purpose of improving understanding and decision
    making related to the identification and solution of
    problems and opportunities.”
    (Malhotra, 1993)

    “ Systematic or methodical way of producing new


    knowledge, processes, products or services.”
    (MOSTE, 2001)
    Research can also be stated as a
    discipline process of investigating
    and seeking facts that will ultimately
    lead a researcher to discover the truth
    about something.
     
    What is the truth?
    The truth is usually stated as the
    researcher’s thesis or report, and is a
    result of the facts the researcher has
    discovered. Generally the truth must
    be proved conclusively by the facts
    obtained.
    So….research is basically a careful or
    diligent search. It can be an
    investigation or experimentation
    aimed at the discovery and
    interpretation of facts, revision of
    accepted theories, principals or laws
    in light of new facts. Or investigations
    to establish new products or
    processes.
    Research activities produces:
    New knowledge - in terms of new theory
    New processes – processes that will
    lead to higher efficiency
    New products – light weight aggregate
    New services – automatic security
    checks
    Exercise 1 – LO
    Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
    Learning Outcomes:
    At the end of the session students
    a. will be aware of the need for problem formulation
    b. will understand that in order to solve a problem, one
    would need to understand what caused it in the first
    place.
    c. will be exposed to contemporary and current issues
    d. will acquire life long learning through group discussions
    and consultations with instructors
    Exercise 1 - Tasks
    Students are to do the following:
    1. List 5 major feat of civil engineering systems.
    2. Select one major feat from their list and discussed
    why they are successful.
    3. What are the lessons learned from the
    accomplishment.

    Note: Students are required to submit their work on


    26/1/2011 in power point form (15-20 slides-hard
    copy) .
    THANK
    YOU
    Homework
    You are to find out what the following
    expressions mean;
    A. Basic Research
    B. Applied Research

    Students will be randomly selected to


    explain the meaning of these expressions
    during the next class.

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