Course Objectivs:

To develop understanding of the basic framework of research process.
To develop an understanding of various research designs and techniques.
To identify various sources of information for literature review and data collection.
To develop an understanding of the ethical dimensions of conducting applied research.
to give an opportunity to collect data of their own which is relevant to the theories, principles, and concepts encountered during the 1st semester,
to acquire skill of writing a scientific report of research carried out.

Recommended Books:

American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Mannual of APA (6th ed.). Washington DC: APA

Goodwin, C.J. (2010). Research in psychology: methods and designs (6th ed.). USA: John Wiley & Sons

Jackson, S. L. (2011). Research methods: a modular approach (2nd ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth / Cengage Learning

Neuman, W. L. (2012). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (7th ed.). USA: Princeton University Press.

Research Project

1- Student will analyze the data collected in 1st semester

2- write a research reports as per APA format.

Assessment Criteria

Sessional: 20

Project: (Assignment 1= 10+ Assignment 2= 10)

Midterms: 30