This course targets undergraduate students with little to no research experience who are required to produce their first research proposal or report as part of their studies.
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This foundational course offers undergraduate students a practical introduction to the academic research process. Beginning with basic research concepts, it guides learners through the sequential stages of framing research questions, reviewing relevant literature, and selecting appropriate research methods. The course also introduces key principles of research quality and ethics, ultimately preparing students to structure and begin writing their first research proposal or report.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic web search and word processing. No prior research experience is required.
This course targets undergraduate students with little to no research experience who are required to produce their first research proposal or report as part of their studies.
Understanding Research Process
8 Steps of Research Process(Video)
Research Types: From Fundamental to Applied Research
Basic and Applied Research: Understanding the Difference(Video)
Types of Research
Major Types of Research: An Overview(Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs(Problem)
Understanding the Research Problem
What is the Research Problem (Video)
From Research Idea to Research Problem: Steps and Examples
Steps to Formulate a Research Problem (Video)
Developing a Strong Research Question
What is a Research Question (Video)
Understanding Literature Review: Purpose, Objectives, and Examples
What is Literature Review (Video)
The Literature Review Process: Key Steps
Steps of Literature Review-Process of Literature Review (Video)
Research Methods and Techniques
Methods and Techniques(Video)
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: Key Differences
Qualitative Research vs Quantitative Research-A Brief Comparison (Video)
Mixed Method research
When and Why Mixed Methods Research is Used (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
Key Features of Good Research
Characteristics/Features of Good Research (Video)
Research Ethics and Ethical Considerations
Ethics in Research-Research Ethics-Principles of Ethics in Research (Video)
Research Proposal Writing
How to Write Research Proposal (Video)
| Approximately 2.1 Hours |
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
Both English & Urdu
