Catanduanes College

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Virac, Catanduanes

SYLLABUS

I. COURSE TITLE: EDUC 101 (Methods of Research)

II. CREDIT/NO. OF UNITS: 3

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the study of the fundamentals of research with emphasis on problem
identification and formulation; literature reconnaissance; research design and methodology; and
data analysis and interpretation.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. identify a topic and justify it with supporting list of related literature;

2. identify and define the variables to be studied;
3. develop the theoretical/conceptual framework;
4. formulate the major and specific problems to be investigated; and the hypothesis;
5. review critically and synthesize related literature, and identifying the gaps in the body
of knowledge;
6. decide on the methods and procedures to be used in the collection and analysis of
data
7. apply his knowledge and skills in analyzing and interpreting data;
8. reflect in his work the ethical principles of research
9. develop an understanding of field service management; and
10. write a research proposal

V. COURSE OUTLINE
1. Orientation
- Course Syllabus
- Institutional Research Format
2. Introduction to Research Process
- Meaning & Importance
- Characteristics
- Types/classification
- Research process
- Topic Search
- Initial Related Literature Review
(Synthesis & Gap/s)
3. Research Problem
 - identification and formulation
4. Review of Related Literature and Studies
5. Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Population & Sampling
- Instrumentation & Validation
- Data Gathering Procedure
-Selection of Appropriate Statistical tools
6. Presentation, Analysis & Interpretation of Data
7. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
8. Ethical Context of Research

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Critique (3) 15%
Journal Review (3) 15%
Term Examinations (2) 20%
Research Exercises 50%
100%

VII. REFERENCES
Adanza, E., Bermudo, PJ, Rasonabe, M. (2009) Methods of Research: A Primer,
Quezon City: Rex Book Store.
Bermudo, PJ, Araojo, A., Morales, M., Yango, A., (2010) Research Writing Made
Simple. Manila: Mindsahapers Co., Inc.
Calmorin, L. (2010) Research Methods and Thesis Writing, 2nd Ed. Manila: Rex
Book Store
De Guzman, A., (2010) Writing for International Publication: Information
Map, Manila: University of Santo Tomas Aquinas Research
Complex
Manlapaz, E. (2006) The New Anvil Guide to Research Paper Writing,
Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc.,
Young, F., (2002) Fundamentals of Research Writing Made Simple, Manila:
Bright Minds Publishing House
Zulueta, F., (2010) Methods of Research, Thesis Writing & Applied Statistics:
Manila: National Book Store

Prepared by:
PEDRITO JOSE V. BERMUDO, EdD PhD FRIEdr LPT

Professor