EKC500 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY [2021/2022]

13 School/Centres
1. Prof. Dr. Mohd Azmier Ahmad – Chemical Engineering [Host]
2. Prof. Ir. Dr. Choong Kok Keong – Civil Engineering
3. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Shahrel Azmin Sundi@Suandi – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
4. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar – Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
5. AP Dr. Mohamad Aizat Abas – Mechanical Engineering
6. AP Dr. Elmi Abu Bakar – Aerospace Engineering
7. Prof. Dr. Azman Samsudin – Computer Sciences
8. AP Dr. Mohd Remy Rozainy – REDAC
9. Dr. Lee Chee Keong – Industrial Technology
10. AP Dr. Wan Tat Chee – National Advanced IPv6 Centre
11. Dr. Mohd Sayuti Hassan - CGSS
12. Dr. Annette A/p Jaya Ram - CEMACS
13. AP Dr. Asrulnizam Abd Manaf – CEDEC 1
 OUTLINES

1
INTRODUCTION
2 COURSE OUTCOMES
3
COURSE PLANNING
4
LECTURE
5
RUBRICS
2
 INTRODUCTION

Objectives: This course aims to provide an introduction to the basic principles of

research methodology which includes philosophy and conceptual framework,
research methodology techniques and systematic data analysis approach for
postgraduate students undergoing high quality research activities in science and
engineering.

Synopsis: This course provides a hands‐on course designed to impart to

postgraduates the foundational methods and techniques of research in sciences and
engineering context. The students will be practically exposed to the main
components of a research framework which are problem definition, research design,
data collection, ethical issues in research, report writing and presentation. 3
 COURSE OUTCOMES

✓ CLO 1: Use principles of research methodology in planning, managing, and

executing a research project.
✓ CLO 2: Make informed decision in the process of selecting and designing
research methods that are appropriate with the research aims and
objectives with underlying understanding of the limitations of the selected
methods.
✓ CLO 3: Develop skills in systematic data collection processes and
✓ research data analysis.
✓ CLO 4: Develop advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
✓ CLO 5: Demonstrate writing skills and make effective research proposal. 4
 COURSE PLANNING

Week 1: Introduction to Research Methodology - Research vs research methodology;

Process of conducting scientific research; Research area vs research topic; Types of
Research (Fundamental vs Applied Research); Explanatory vs Exploratory.

Week 2: Research Philosophy - Data/Information vs Knowledge; The Origins of

Knowledge; Epistemology vs Ontology; The Role of Science in Knowledge Creation;
Science and Truth.

Week 3: Ethical Issues in Conducting Research - Integrity During Execution of the Study
and writing stages; Predatory Journals/Publishers.

Week 4: Preparing a Research Proposal - Research area; Problem statement;

Formulation of research objective; Research question; Scope of research; Brief
methodology, PhD vs MSc. 5
 COURSE PLANNING

Week 5: Literature Review - How to conduct literature review; Developing a research framework,
Theoretical framework vs Conceptual framework; Paraphrasing research finding from literature.

Week 6: Database management - Searching strategy; Valuing information resources; Putting resources
in reference manager/citation tools; Literacy Skills/EndNote.

Week 7: Slot with Supervisor - Discussion on Research Methodology Proposal and the Research
Planning/Milestones.

Week 8: Findings and discussion chapter - Relate findings with research objective/literature review;
research objectives; research contribution; Limitation; Conclusion.

Week 10: Research Proposal Presentation

Week 11-15 (PTJ slot) – Procedures; Data collection; Research Data and Analysis. 6
Lecture (Wednesday 2pm)

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RUBRIC
(70%)
Report

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 RUBRIC
(30%)
Presentation

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PROCESS FLOW FOR REGISTRATION

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PROCESS FLOW FOR EXEMPTION PROCESS FLOW FOR COURSE
REPEATING PROCESS

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