Course Outline in PR1 (2021-2022)
Course Outline in PR1 (2021-2022)
Course Outline in PR1 (2021-2022)
A. Course Description
This course is designed to train students in qualitative research methodology — from conceptualization, through
design and sampling. It takes a step-by-step approach to the design and implementation of qualitative research. The
aim of this course is to provide lifelong learning among the students in which they will be able to develop critical
thinking and problem-solving skills.
B. Course Outcome
C. Content
Topics Time
Lesson 1: Nature of Inquiry
Meaning of Inquiry
Governing Principles or Foundation of Inquiry
Benefits of Inquiry-based Learning
Lesson 2: Nature of Research Week 1
Meaning of Research
Characteristics of Research
Purposes of Research
Types of Research
Approaches to Research
Lesson 3: Qualitative Research
Definition of Qualitative Research Week 2
Characteristics of a Qualitative Research
Types of Qualitative Research
Lesson 4: Subject Matter of the Research
Guidelines in Choosing a Research Topic
Research Topics to be Avoided
Sources of Research Topics
Lesson 5: Research Problem and Research Question Week 3
Meaning of Research Problem
Background of the Problem
Research Questions
Guidelines in Formulating Research Questions
TITLE DEFENSE Week 4
Lesson 6: Structure/Format and Referencing Your Research
Structure/Format of the Research Report
APA Style
Lesson 7: Ethics in Research and Citation
Purposes of Citation Week 5
Styles of Citation
Patterns of Citation
Plagiarism
Lesson 8: Review of Related Literature (RRL)
Meaning of Review of Related Literature
Purposes of Review of Related Literature
Styles or Approaches of Review of Related Literature
Structure of the Review of Related Literature Week 6
Lesson 9: The Process of Review of Related Literature
Stage 1: Search for the Literature
Stage 2: Reading the Source Material
Stage 3: Writing the Review
Lesson 11: Qualitative Research Designs
Definition and Types of Qualitative Research Designs
Lesson 12: Sampling
History and Definition Week 7
Probability Sampling or Unbiased Sampling
Types of Probability Sampling
Non-probability Sampling
Types of Non-probability Sampling
RESEARCH PRESENTATION Week 8
D. Grading System
Weight
Written Work 40%
Performance Tasks 60%
Total 100%