Economics Guidelines for writing seminar
- Social Sciences
- 700 level
- 7 pages
- 1 units
This course provides guidelines for writing seminar papers for PGD Economics students. It covers the structure, format, and content requirements for seminar papers, including the introduction, literature review, research methodology, and concluding remarks. The course emphasizes the importance of proper citation, avoiding plagiarism, and adhering to scientific writing standards. It also guides students on how to formulate research questions, hypotheses, and objectives, as well as how to conduct literature reviews and empirical analysis.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, research
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ECO721, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ECO721 · ECO721
Seminar papers are scientific texts and are thus subject to certain requirements regarding format and content. The following paragraphs provide the most essential standards for the writing of seminar papers. The seminar paper constitutes one of the requirements that have to be achieved before award of the PGD Economics.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the structure and format of a seminar paper.
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review.
- Formulate research questions and hypotheses.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies.
- Analyze data using relevant techniques.
What it prepares you for
- Researcher
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Academic Research
- Government
- Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 2: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework
Understanding the theoretical underpinnings and linking them to the research problem requires critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 9: Econometric Test
Requires a deep understanding of econometric principles and the ability to interpret test results.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Seminar Papers
Unit 1: Preamble · 2 hours
Read the preamble and understand the requirements for seminar papers.. Familiarize yourself with the structure of a seminar paper, including the introduction, main section, and concluding remarks..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Seminar Papers
Unit 2: Detailed Guidelines · 3 hours
Understand the detailed guidelines for writing a seminar paper.. Learn about the components of the introduction, including background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, hypotheses, scope, and significance..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Seminar Papers
Unit 3: Chapter One: Introduction · 3 hours
Understand the purpose and components of the introduction chapter.. Learn how to write a background to the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, research hypotheses, scope of the study, and significance of the study..
- Week 4Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 1: Literature Review Guidelines · 4 hours
Understand the purpose and components of the literature review chapter.. Learn how to conduct a conceptual framework, theoretical framework, empirical review, and identify research gaps..
- Week 5Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 2: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework · 3 hours
Define key words or variables in the research title.. Discuss relevant theories to the problem being investigated and link them to the study..
- Week 6Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 3: Empirical Review and Research Gap · 3 hours
Review previous works by other authors in the area of concern.. Relate your study to previous works done and situate your research within the existing literature..
- Week 7Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 4: Research Methodology · 3 hours
Understand the purpose and components of the research methodology chapter.. Learn how to explain the research process and address issues of research philosophy..
- Week 8Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 5: Introduction and Research Design · 3 hours
Understand the introduction to research design.. Learn about the different research designs and justify your choice..
- Week 9Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 6: Data Analysis Techniques · 3 hours
Explain the techniques of data analysis adopted in the research study.. Focus on the application of quantitative techniques to review the data..
- Week 10Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 7: Model Specification · 2 hours
Understand the process of model specification.. Learn how to determine which independent variables to include and exclude from a regression equation..
- Week 11Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 8: Apriori Expectation · 2 hours
Understand the concept of apriori expectation.. Learn how to determine the expected sign of the parameters in the model based on theoretical explanations..
- Week 12Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 9: Econometric Test · 3 hours
Understand the different econometric tests.. Learn about pre-estimation and post-estimation tests..
- Week 13Module 2: Literature Review and Research Methodology
Unit 10: Sources of Data · 2 hours
State the sources of data used in the study.. Ensure the sources are reliable institutions such as Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, National Bureau of Statistics Bulletin, etc..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the structure of a seminar paper and practice writing each section.
- Focus on understanding the different research methodologies and their applications.
- Practice formulating research questions and hypotheses based on different research problems.
- Review the data analysis techniques and their interpretations.
- Understand the model specification process and the importance of variable selection.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ECO721 about?
This course provides guidelines for writing seminar papers for PGD Economics students. It covers the structure, format, and content requirements for seminar papers, including the introduction, literature review, research methodology, and concluding remarks. The course emphasizes the importance of proper citation, avoiding plagiarism, and adhering to scientific writing standards. It also guides students on how to formulate research questions, hypotheses, and objectives, as well as how to conduct literature reviews and empirical analysis.
How many units does ECO721 have?
ECO721, Economics Guidelines for writing seminar, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 7 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is ECO721 hard?
ECO721 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and research work.
How long does ECO721 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is ECO721 assessed?
ECO721 is assessed by assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ECO721?
Researcher, Economist and Policy Analyst.