Siri e-Kuliah PPPJJ, USM

JKA 319E
Research Proposal and Report
Planning Method

Lesson 1
Course Introduction
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Introduction
• This lesson covers the following topics:
The objectives and learning outcomes
The scopes of this course
Teaching and supervising
Assessment
Planning your study
• Refer to your Academic Planner for this lesson.
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Course Objectives
• This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and skills
in writing a systematic and thorough research proposal
for their final year research project.
• Students are trained to identify original research topic,
formulate problem statement and research
questions/hypotheses; to synthesise previous literature;
and to adopt an appropriate research strategy to answer
their research questions/hypotheses.
• Students are also trained to plan their research report
based on their research proposal.
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Learning Outcomes
• Students are expected to be able to:
 Identify sociological and anthropological issues for
systematic enquiry.
 Identify research problem(s), research objective(s),
research questions/hypotheses and research method.
 Apply relevant theory and/or concept applicable for the
subject matter.
 To present the above in a systematically written proposal
and make adjustment according to feedback.
 To present research proposal using oral and visual
communications.
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Scopes of this Course

• The scopes of this course include:
 The purposes of writing a research proposal.
 Writing an introduction to a research proposal.
 Formulating problem statements, research objectives and
research questions.
 Writing a literature review.
 Selecting an appropriate research strategy: quantitative or
qualitative approach.
 Ethical considerations.
 Tips in writing a good research proposal.
 Planning a research report.
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Teaching and Supervision

• The teaching and learning activities will take the following
forms:
1. e-Kuliah and supervision on eLearning@pppjj
2. Self-learning through reading materials on
eLearning@pppjj
3. Video conference
4. Presentation and supervision meetings during Intensive
course
5. Text book: Neuman, W. L. (2012). Social research
methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (7th
Ed.). Petaling Jaya: Pearson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
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Assessment
• Students’ performances are assessed according to their
course work (100%). There is no test or final exam.
• The final grade is determined according to students’
achievement in their course work.
• Refer Academic Planner for more information on course
work submission requirements and deadlines.
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• The final research proposal will become the proposal of

your final year research project.
• Therefore, make sure you choose your topic carefully and
start planning for your final year project NOW!
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Planning Your Study

• Students are encouraged to:
 Log into eLearning@pppjj at least once a fortnight to
check for the latest teaching materials or information.
 Spend at least 2 hours a week to read and write (and
rewrite) your draft research proposal.
 Contact course manager for advice and feedback on your
draft research proposal.
 Plan your research proposal/project for 2 years from
NOW.
Failing to plan is planning to fail!
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Summary
• At this point, you should have some idea about:
 What you need to achieve at the end of this course?
 What you will learn in this course?
 How you will be taught and what you need to do to learn?
 How you will be supervised?
 How your achievement will be assessed?
 What you need to do to succeed in this course?
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Next Lesson
• In the next lesson, we will discuss What is a research
proposal?
• Think, before the next lesson:
 What would you do when you want to do a project?
 How do you make sure your project will run smoothly?