RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

What is Research?
Research can be defined as the
o Search for knowledge
o Systematic investigation to establish facts

Characteristics of Research
o Systematic
o Logical
o Replicable e.t.c
TYPES OF RESEARCH
o Pure and Applied Research
Pure Research – Study of Search of Knowledge.
 It can contribute new facts
 It can put theory to the rest
 It may integrate previously existing theories
o Applied Research -Study of finding solution to a
problem.
 It offers solutions to many practical problems
 To find the critical factors in a practical problem
WHY RESEARCH IS VERY IMPORTANT
 Self confidence
 Understanding how knowledge is constructed
 Learning to work independently
 Translating courses learnt in class to solve

problems practically e.t.c.

HOW TO START A RESEARCH
Research Motivation
 Increase understanding of a phenomenon
 Predict the phenomenon

Finding and Evaluating Sources

Review other research works to increase the
validity of your research project.
 Books
 Scholarly articles
 Peer-reviewed journals etc.
PROJECT REPORT FORMAT
Introduction
 Background to the study
 Statement of the Problem
 Significance of the study
 Limitations to the study
 Aim and objectives
 Hypothesis (when applicable)
 Definition of terms
 PROJECT REPORT FORMAT cont’d
Literature Review
Analyze and evaluate existing research within
your research area

Things to include when writing your Literature

review:
 A summary of the main point
 An evaluation on the contribution to the area

of study
PROJECT REPORT FORMAT cont’d
Methodology
 Introduction
 Research design
 Definition of model and Model parameter
 Review of related methodology to be used
 PROJECT REPORT FORMAT cont’d
Results and Discussion.
 Data Analysis
 Interpretation of results.

Questions that this chapter should answer

1. Are all the objectives meant?
2. Was your research method appropriate?
3. To what extents was your research validated
by other sources?
PROJECT REPORT FORMAT cont’d
Conclusion and Recommendation
 Summary
 Conclusion
 Recommendation.

References
 Abstract Writing
 Abstract comes first in writing research report.
 However, it can only be done after the whole

research has already concluded.

 Abstract gives the summary of the research.

Structure of a Good Abstract

 Introduce the topic
 State the methods used
 Mention the study results
 Offer a brief conclusion
 Preliminary Pages
1. Title Page/Title of the Study
 Phrase that describes the Research study
(It should be not be too long or too short)
2. Acknowledge Page
 A section where the researcher expresses his deep
gratitude for those whose helped and assisted to make
the study successful
3. Table of Contents
 Contains all parts of the research paper including the
pages
4. List of Tables
 This indicates the tables in the research paper

5. List of Figures
 Is composed of diagrams, graphs, charts or flowcharts
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