11/28/2020

METHODS of RESEARCH
CH159L
COURSE ORIENTATION

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 1

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 2

1
 11/28/2020

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 3

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 4

2
 11/28/2020

CH159L
Methods of Research
Prerequisite: CH137P
Co-requisite: None
Credit: 1 unit

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 5

CH159L Course Description

In this course, the students are introduced to the methods
of the research process such as literature search and
review, writing methodology and designing experiments. In
this course, the students are required to write a research
proposal that they can present before an examination
committee.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 6

3
 11/28/2020

PTC/CHED
COURSE OUTCOMES
STUDENT OUTCOMES
After completing the course, the students must be able
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
to:
Module 1: CH159LM1 - Writing the Introduction and Review of Related Literature, Reference
Management System, Plagiarism
1. Design a research plan and perform literature review; D
2. Use research techniques and skills in designing
scientific problems;
R
Module 2: CH159LM2 – Writing the Methodology, Submission of Thesis Proposal
3. Use research techniques to design scientific problems; R
4. Use research plan, scientific problems, and reviewed
R
literature to write a research proposal.
SO (B). an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret from data.
FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 7

ABET STUDENT
COURSE OUTCOMES
OUTCOMES
After completing the course, the students must be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Module 1: CH159LM1 - Writing the Introduction and Review of Related Literature, Reference
Management System, Plagiarism
1. Design a research plan and perform literature review; D D
2. Use research techniques and skills in designing scientific problems; R R
Module 2: CH159LM2 – Writing the Methodology, Submission of Thesis Proposal
3. Use research techniques to design scientific problems; R R
4. Use research plan, scientific problems, and reviewed literature to write
R R
a research proposal.
SO (2). An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
SO (6). An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 8

4
 11/28/2020

Course
Evaluation

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 9

Grading Schema

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 10

10

5
 11/28/2020

Grading Schema

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 11

11

Other Course Policies

a. Attendance, According to CHED policy, total number of
absences by the students should not be more than 20% of
the total number of meetings. In the modular system,
students incurring unexcused absences more than 20% of
the total number of meeting-hours will get a failing grade
in the module regardless of class standing.
b.Assessment tasks. All assessment tasks must be submitted
as scheduled. No late assessment tasks shall be accepted.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 12

12

6
 11/28/2020

Other Course Policies

c. Examination. Major examinations will be administered twice
during the term, one on week 6, and another one on week 11.

d. Course Portfolio. All assessment tasks shall be collected by the

professor by the end of the quarter.

e. Language of Instruction. Lectures, discussion, and documentation

will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a lower
mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 13

13

Other Course Policies

f. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes. All of us have been instructed
on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institute. We have all
committed to obey and sustain these codes. It will be expected in
this class that each of us will honor the commitments that we
have made. For this course the Honor Code is that there will be
no plagiarism. If a student commits plagiarism, he or she will be
referred to the Prefect of Student Affairs and will be given a
failing grade for the course.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 14

14

7
 11/28/2020

Other Course Policies

g. Academic Integrity Policy. It is the student’s responsibility to
refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that
may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that
aids others in such infractions. Any of the following sanctions
may be imposed to any student who is found guilty of
committing online academic dishonesty:
1. Failed mark in the course.
2. Suspension for a period of less than one term, with or without
community service.
3. Suspension for a period of one term or more, with or without
community service.
FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 15

15

Other Course Policies

4. Non-readmission to the University.
5. Dismissal from the University.
6. Expulsion
The following are considered academic dishonesty:
1.Using another MyMapua email address to login to any platform
(such as BlackBoard and Coursera) with or without permission.
2.Asking or hiring someone else to do their exams, homework,
Coursera course, papers, projects or other academic
requirements.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 16

16

8
 11/28/2020

Other Course Policies

3.Recording and saving copies of exam questions or answers, or
answer keys for distribution.
4.Receiving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys to
an exam from someone who has already taken it.
5.Plagiarizing or the unethical act of stealing the thoughts of
another without proper citation or reference, acquiring
information from the Internet without acknowledging the author,
copying from another student’s work without permission and
submitting it as own work.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 17

17

Other Course Policies

6. Massive, pre-meditated, organized online cheating using instant
messaging/email during a quiz or exam.
7. Any form of dishonesty in peer-reviewed
assignments/submissions (e.g. Coursera peer-graded
submissions).
8. Engaging in any activities that will dishonestly improve results,
or dishonestly improve or damage the results of others.
9. Any other form of dishonesty or cheating in any assessment or
course requirement.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 18

18

9
 11/28/2020

Other Course Policies

All students who will violate the Academic Integrity Policy of
the university will be given zero mark for the exam or for
the activity and will be given a failing grade for the course.
He or she will also be referred to the Prefect of Discipline for
appropriate sanction.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 19

19

Other Course Policies

h. Consultation Schedule. The consultation schedules of the
Professor are posted outside the CBMES Faculty for face-
to-face classes. It is recommended that the student first
set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s
availability. For online classes, students can send a
message to the Professor through email, Blackboard
course messages, Facebook messenger, Microsoft Teams
chat, or any approved means of sending messages.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 20

20

10
 11/28/2020

Other Course Policies

i. Appeal system. All appeals on student assessment must
be made by the concerned student within one week after
the return of the assessed student work. In case the
student is not satisfied, no later than one week after the
decision of the faculty has been made, he can elevate the
appeal to the program chair, or dean in case there is no
program chair. The decision of the program chair or dean
is final. The faculty must abide with the moderated
decision of the program chair or dean.

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 21

21

Course Schedule

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 22

22

11
 11/28/2020

Course Schedule

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 23

23

Methods of Research Students should:

1. Attend class orientation to know course requirements and
course schedule;
2. Look for a thesis adviser who can guide them in their study
(if not pre-assigned);
3. Choose a research topic workable in about a year or so (if
not pre-assigned);
4. Submit periodic output to the course adviser to show
progress in proposal manuscript writing;

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 24

24

12
 11/28/2020

Methods of Research Students should:

5. Submit to course adviser the thesis forms with student
names and title of study filled up;
6. Attend a research colloquium as audience during the
term;
7. Periodically consult with thesis adviser for proper
guidance during proposal manuscript writing;
8. Complete proposal manuscript at the end of the term (for
all ChE, Chm, BE, MSE and multiple degree program
students);
FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 25

25

Methods of Research Students should:

9. Present proposal before an examination panel at
the end of the term (ChE students only);
10. Revise proposal manuscript based on comments
and suggestions of panel members at the end of the
term (ChE students only).
* ChE students may be given an incomplete grade if the
proposal manuscript is already complete and only the
proposal presentation cannot be accomplished at the end of
the term.
FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 26

26

13
 11/28/2020

End of Orientation to the Course

FHCDeVera METHODS OF RESEARCH 27

27

14