Semester B
Mandatory
Research Methodology, Scientific Writing, and Project Management
It covers scientific methodology (designing and conducting scientific research), technical writing (creating clear, concise technical documents), and project management (planning and overseeing projects). It may also involve the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT for drafting documents or simulating project scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
1)
Understanding and applying the principles of research ethics
2)
Use of reference management software
3)
Design and conduct of systematic literature reviews
4)
Critical evaluation of research papers
5)
Formulation of research questions and hypotheses based on identified research gaps
6)
Selection and documentation of appropriate research methodologies
7)
Development of research proposals in accordance with academic standards
8)
Design of data collection tools and analysis of research data
9)
Application of quantitative and qualitative research methods
10)
Effective management of research projects
11)
Application of project management principles to research projects
12)
Writing scientific articles in accordance with academic conventions
13)
Writing clear and concise technical reports
14)
Creating academic presentations
General Skills
Data search & synthesis
Independent project
Team project
Project Planning and Management
Working in an interdisciplinary environment
Inductive & Creative Thinking
Big data
Optimization methods
Syllabus
Week
Topic
1
Introduction to Research Methodology
2
Literature Review Methods
3
Research Design
4
Data Collection Methods
5
Data Analysis
6
Scientific Writing I
7
Scientific Writing IΙ
8
Research Ethics
9
Project Management I
10
Project Management IΙ
11
Research Communication
12
Writing Grant Proposals
13
Final Presentations
Evaluation & Workload
Bibliographic Assignment
Project Implementation
Independent Study
Bibliography
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017)
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2002)
Iosifidis, T. (2017)
Conducting research literature reviews: From the internet to paper. Sage publications
Fink, A. (2019)
Ridley, D. (2012).
Journal of Research Practice
International Journal of Social Research Methodology
Course Information
Semester
B΄
Minutes per Week
180
Type
Specialized Knowledge
Requirements
Course Format
Synchronous
Asynchronous
Remote
e-class
Technologies & Tools
LaTeX
AI
ChatGPT