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    Research Project

    Course Code: BUSA4116


    Course Title: Research Project
    Credit Hours: 3(0+3)
    Prerequisite(s): Research Methods; Basic understanding of operating MS Word, MS
    Excel; Business Statistics

    Specific Objectives of Course:

     Important Concepts (Journal, Research Paper, Book Review, Concept Paper, Review Paper,
    Discovery and Advocacy of an Argument etc.)
     Abstract Writing
     Writing a Research Paper
     Targeting a Research Journal
     Why do Research Papers get published?
     Reasons of Rejection

    COURSE OUTLINE:

    Introduction and recall of the earlier course of Business Research Methods

    Research Paradigms and Philosophical Assumptions: Ontology and Epistemology; Positivism,


    Interpretivism and Realism / Pragmatism; Movement from Pre-empirical stage to Empirical Stage

    Contents of a Research Paper:• Title • Abstract • Introduction • Literature Review, and/or;•


    Theoretical Framework / Foundations • Research Methodology / Material and Methods •
    Findings / Empirical Results • Conclusion, Practical & Theoretical Implications •
    References and Appendices

    Study of the relevant research papers for the finalization of topic: Finalization of research title;
    Before you proceed, ask yourself these question about the research question!! Title ? • What do I
    want to know?• Is it answerable?• Is it researchable?• Is it significant?• Can
    I do it?

    Introduction: • What • Why • How (Sometimes)• Organization of the Paper

    How to write Statement of the Problem: • Answer the question: “What is the gap that needs to
    be filled?” and/or “What is the problem that needs to be solved?” • State the problem clearly
    early in a paragraph.• Limit the variables you address in stating your problem or question.•
    Consider framing the problem as a question

    How to Write Research Objectives: Linking the Research Objectives with Research Methodology

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    Writing Literature Review: • to describe, summarize, evaluate, clarify and/or integrate the
    content of previous researches. • Theories / Evolution • Dominant Perspective• Current
    Controversies

    Writing of Theoretical Framework/ Conceptual Model: • Theory Testing Hypothesis •


    Theory Building Proposition

    Methodology: • Introduce the overall methodological approach. • Indicate how the


    approach fits the overall research design. • Describe the specific methods of data collection. •
    Explain how it is intended to analyze and interpret results (e.g. statistical analysis)• If
    necessary, provide background and rationale for unfamiliar methodologies. • Address potential
    limitations.

    Describing the research methods used: Significance/Implications of research• Discuss the


    methodological and theoretical contribution.• State the practical and/or theoretical importance of
    the problem and/or objectives of study.• Explain the usefulness or benefits of the study to
    both the outside world and the research community.

    Findings of the research • Respondents’ Profile / Characteristics of the Unit of Analysis •


    Findings as per proposed Methodology

    References & Appendices:

    Why Papers Get Rejected (Reasons and solutions)

    Recommended Study: (Latest Editions)

    1) Business Research Methods by W.G.Zikmund: Published by Pearson Education Inc


    2) Cooper and Schindler, Business research Methods
    3) Sekran Uma, Research Methods of Business.
    4) Straus and Corbin, Basis of Qualitative Research
    5) Yin K Robert, Case Study Research Design and Method
    6) Chris Hart, Doing Literature Review, SAGE Publications
    7) Basic Econometrics, Damodar Gujarati
    8) Dougherty Christopher, Introduction to Econometrics, Oxford University Press

    Note: In addition to the above, any other text or book referred by Instructor can also be included.

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