Research method and academic writing skills (ENW493c)
Vietnamese title: Phương pháp nghiên cứu & Kỹ năng viết học thuật
Credits: 3

Description:
This specialization provides a comprehensive framework for mastering academic research methods and writing skills. The five courses progressively guide learners through the entire research process, from understanding fundamental research methods to conducting independent research. You will develop critical skills in forming research questions, choosing appropriate methodologies, and gathering and analyzing data. Additionally, you will learn how to structure your research findings and present them in a clear, academic format.

Learning outcomes:
Explain the fundamental research methods and approaches and how they can be applied in academic or professional contexts.
Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including sampling methods and data collection techniques, to assess their suitability for different research contexts.
Develop a comprehensive research proposal that integrates historical perspectives, appropriate methodologies, ethical considerations, and strategies for publication and evaluation in Information and Communication Science and Technology.
Develop sophisticated argument essays through critical analysis, ethical sourcing, and anti-plagiarism, forming well-founded opinions and thesis statements
Plan and conduct research on an academic topic, following these steps: topic selection, outlining, source gathering, note-taking, maintaining an academic tone, citing sources in MLA format, and avoiding plagiarism. Write a 7-8 page research paper demonstrating proper MLA formatting for source material.

Student tasks:
1. Join the online course (spec.) when being invited by the admin.
2. Enroll in each MOOC, regularly study MOOCs at least 5hrs/week by watching videos, reading materials, taking quizzes, doing assgnments... as required
3. Keep online learning progress promptly (bonus will be awarded)
4. Communicate and discuss in forum
5. Attend off-line sessions in the Campus (Optional)
6. Must complete all MOOCs with certification in order to take the Final Exam at Campus

Tools:
- Internet

Materials:
description: Mooc 1: Understanding Research Methods
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methods
description: Mooc 2: Research Methodologies
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methodologies
description: Mooc 3: Being a reseacher (in Information Science and Technology)
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/being-researcher
description: Mooc 4: Advanced Writing
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/advanced-writing?specialization=academic-english
description: Mooc 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-research-for-essay-writing?specialization=academic-english

Assessments:
category: Final exam PE
type: Final exam
weight: 100.0
duration: 90'
question_type: All Los
no_question: MCQ, Writing
knowledge_and_skill: 30 MCQs; 1 Writing
grading_guide: All learned content
note: Part 1: Multiple choices
Marked by Computer 30' (30% - 30 questions)

Part 2: Writing - 60' (70%)
Write 450-500 words on a given topic

Schedule:
session: MOOC 1: Understanding Research Methods
- What is research and what makes a good research question?
- What is a literature review and why do we need to do one?
Offline 1: Introduction to the online course ENW493c
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: MOOC 1:
- Why are planning and management skills important for research?
- How do you know you have been a good researcher at the end of a project?
learning_outcomes: TU
session: MOOC 2: Research Methodologies
Week 1:
- Qualitative Research Approaches
- Qualitative Research: Methods for Data Collection
- Quantitative Research: Experimental and Survey Methods
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Week 2:
- Sampling Design Process
- Sampling techniques: Probability sampling
- Sampling Techniques: Non-probability Sampling
- Sample Size and Non-Response Issues
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Week 3:
- Using Secondary Data
- Internal Secondary Data and Implications of Market Research
- Using Primary Data and Measurementx
- The Role of Internet in Market Research & Non-Comparative Scaling Techniques
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Week 4:

- Conducting Different Data Collection Approaches I
- Conducting Different Data Collection Approaches II
- Conducting Different Data Collection Approaches III
- Conducting Different Data Collection Approaches IV
MOOC 3: Being a researcher
- The products of research: publications and beyond
learning_outcomes: TU
session: MOOC 3: Being a researcher
- The researcher's progress
- Evaluating research
- Research ethics
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: MOOC 4: Advanced Writing
- Week 1: Course Introduction
- Week 2: Advanced Argument Essays
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: MOOC 4: Advanced Writing
- Week 3: Avoiding Plagiarism
- Week 4: Synthesis Essay
- Week 5: Documented Essay
learning_outcomes: TU
session: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
- Doing Research and Planning the Paper
- Language for Research Writing
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

- Citing sources and Formatting
- First Draft
learning_outcomes: TU
session: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
- Revise and Rewrite the Final Draft
Offline 2: Review MOOC 1 - MOOC 5
learning_outcomes: TU