this course develops critical thinking and problem solving skills through qualitative research

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means searching for knowledge. It is defined as the careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something.

It also pertains to the systematic application of the scientific inquiry in order to find solutions to problems and contribute to knowledge.

The results of research are used as springboard in conducting more researches or planning new projects.

The major breakthroughs in the field of communication, transportation, medicine, entertainment and food nutrition are all possible because of researches conducted.

Research can help us better understand our current society and the behavior of the people and also to trace history in order to provide solutions to the pervading problems of our current society.

Research challenges to become better individuals through new idea, perspectives and skill that we can get from the studies

It uses facts and data that are obtained through a thorough investigation.

The research carefully analyzes and interprets the gathered data before arriving at a conclusion.

It follows a certain method or procedure in order to obtain objective results.

It begins with a problem and ends with a resolution.

Select a topic for which you can find a manageable amount of information. Do a preliminary search of information sources to determine whether existing sources will meet your needs. If you find too much information, you may need to narrow your topic; if you find too little, you may need to broaden your topic.

Start by writing down all the relevant information you have gathered in line with your research topic.

It minimizes the time and effort you will be putting on your paper. This will serve as your guide in setting out your objectives and priorities.

Check the contents of your paper. Make sure that the contents are in line with your chosen topic and problem statement

is important in any research for it shows the credibility of the writer. This shows whether the ideas or information are taken from another source or from the author himself/ herself.

In writing your paper, cite your sources.  Failure to do this could result in PLAGIARISM

is a statement that describes what is to be tested during the entire research process or the general problem or question that the research aims to answer.

This means that you need to report your research honestly, and that this applies to your methods (what you did), your data, your results, and whether you have previously published any of it

You should not make up any data, including extrapolating unreasonably from some of your results, or do anything which could be construed as trying to mislead anyone.

It is better to undersell than over-exaggerate your findings.  When working with others, you should always keep to any agreements, and act sincerely.

You should aim to avoid bias in any aspect of your research, including design, data analysis, interpretation, and peer review

Take care in carrying out your research to avoid careless mistakes. You should also review your work carefully and critically to ensure that your results are credible

You should always be prepared to share your data and results, along with any new tools that you have developed, when you publish your findings, as this helps to further knowledge and advance science. You should also be open to criticism and new ideas

You should never plagiarize, or copy, other people’s work and try to pass it off as your own. You should always ask for permission before using other people’s tools or methods, unpublished data or results. Not doing so is plagiarism.

You should respect anything that has been provided in confidence. You should also follow guidelines on protection of sensitive information such as patient records.

You should publish to advance to state of research and knowledge, and not just to advance your career. This means, in essence, that you should not publish anything that is not new, or that duplicates someone else’s work.

You should always be aware of laws and regulations that govern your work, and be sure that you conform to them.

If your research involves people, you should make sure that you reduce any possible harm to the minimum, and maximize the benefits both to participants and other people