[major=IA | course_id=ENW493c | syllabus_id=12547 | semester=6 | combo=core | title=Research method and academic writing skills]
Course ID: ENW493c
Title EN: Research method and academic writing skills
Title VI: Phương pháp nghiên cứu & Kỹ năng viết học thuật
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: 
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.
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
Course type: coursera_only
Decision: 359/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 04/09/2025
Approved date: 2025-04-09
CLO1: Explain the fundamental research methods and approaches and how they can be applied in academic or professional contexts.
[1] category=Final exam PE; type=Final exam; weight=100.0; duration=90'; question_type=All Los; grading_guide=All learned content; completion_criteria=Final PE Score >=4 & (Final PE Score + bonus) >= 5; clos=4
[1] desc=Mooc 1: Understanding Research Methods; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methods
[2] desc=Mooc 2: Research Methodologies; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methodologies
[3] desc=Mooc 3: Being a reseacher (in Information Science and Technology); author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/being-researcher
[4] desc=Mooc 4: Advanced Writing; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/advanced-writing?specialization=academic-english
[5] desc=Mooc 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-research-for-essay-writing?specialization=academic-english
Session 1: 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
Topic: Offline,Online; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: ITU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)
All students should participate in offline slot (if any question)

Session 2: 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?
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 3: MOOC 2: Research Methodologies
Week 1:
- Qualitative Research Approaches
- Qualitative Research: Methods for Data Collection
- Quantitative Research: Experimental and Survey Methods
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO2; LO: ITU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 4: Week 2:
- Sampling Design Process
- Sampling techniques: Probability sampling
- Sampling Techniques: Non-probability Sampling
- Sample Size and Non-Response Issues
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)
CLO2: Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including sampling methods and data collection techniques, to assess their suitability for different research contexts.
Session 1: 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
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 2: 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
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 3: MOOC 3: Being a researcher
- The researcher's progress
- Evaluating research
- Research ethics
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 4: MOOC 4: Advanced Writing
- Week 1: Course Introduction
- Week 2: Advanced Argument Essays
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)
CLO3: 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.
Session 1: MOOC 4: Advanced Writing
- Week 3: Avoiding Plagiarism
- Week 4: Synthesis Essay
- Week 5: Documented Essay
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 2: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
- Doing Research and Planning the Paper
- Language for Research Writing
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 3: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

- Citing sources and Formatting
- First Draft
Topic: Online; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC
- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if needed)

Session 4: MOOC 5: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
- Revise and Rewrite the Final Draft
Offline 2: Review MOOC 1 - MOOC 5
Topic: Offline,Online; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: TU
ITU: 
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/- Watch all videos, read all materials in the MOOC- Finish quizzes, self-assessment, assignments and take part in discussion boards (if neededAll students should participate in review slot (if any question)Deadline of Coursera completion: End of Friday of the week.
CLO4: Develop sophisticated argument essays through critical analysis, ethical sourcing, and anti-plagiarism, forming well-founded opinions and thesis statements
CLO5: 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.