Research Methodology Syllabus

Dr.rer.nat Sammy Alidrus M.Sc

Email: sammyalidrus@unesa.ac.id (you can email me at any time, and I
will get back to you as quickly as possible)

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to develop appropriate research methodology in accordance with the
problem to be solved.

Content
Introduction to research methodology; Design Science Research; Research topics in the
Information Systems field; Qualitative and quantitative research; Library search and citation;
Research ethics; Research planning (determining the title, writing the background of the
problem, formulating the problem, research procedures, writing the results and discussion, and
drawing conclusions).

Soft Skills Attribute

Honesty, Discipline, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, and Creativity.

Learning Methods
Lecture and Problem Based Learning (PBL).

Forms of Media
LCD Projectors, Computer/Laptop, Software, and Whiteboards.

Study/Exam Achievements
Assignments (30%), Mid-term Test (30%), Final Test (35%), and Soft Skill (5%).

Mandatory Reference
[1] Alan Hevner, Samir Chatterjee, 2010, Design Research in Information Systems: Theory and
Practice, Springer, New York
[2] Tuckman, B. W. & Harper, B. E. (2012). Conducting educational research (6th ed.). Lanham,
MD: Rowan & Littlefield Publishers. (ISBN: 978-1-4422-0964-0)

Classification within the Curriculum

Course to supports the ability to think scientifically.

Undergraduate Program of Civil Engineering– FST – Universitas Negri Surabaya