2013-2014 : Research Methodology/Dissertation Methodology/Bibliography Research

• Course Abstract:

Generally, research is the organized and systematic method of finding answers to questions.  It is systematic because it is a process broken up into clear steps that lead to conclusions. Research is organized because there is a planned structure or method used to reach the conclusion.  Research is only successful if we find answers, whether we like these answers or not. Development research is focused on relevant, useful and important questions. If there are no questions, there can be no research. Therefore, this unit is meant to acquaint our students with necessary, useful and relevant information and knowledge about what a research methodology is, how and when to feel ready to undertake a research project, what to search for, and mainly what the implications are in doing such a work. Moreover, this unit is addressed to provide the students with ample techniques and data about the way a bibliography has to be tackled, presented and the necessity of basing one’s research on these references. Finally, through this unit the students will be able to follow the main instructions, instances and steps to be able to write correctly, concisely and meaningfully their research proposal and dissertation.