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Research Project

This course provides a comprehensive guide to conducting research projects and writing research reports for undergraduate and postgraduate students in education. It covers the essential components of a research report, including preliminary pages, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. The course also outlines the format for writing and presenting a research thesis, dissertation, or project report, adhering to the standards approved by the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Research ProjectResearch ReportMethodologyLiterature ReviewData Analysis

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Research Project Components

2

Preliminary Pages

3

Introduction

4

Literature Review

5

Methodology

6

Results

7

Discussion and Conclusion

8

Referencing and Appendices

9

Research Report Format

10

Sample Pages

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

5h

Preliminary Pages

2 study hours
  • •Review the structure of preliminary pages: Title, Declaration, Certification, Dedication, Acknowledgements, Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, Abstract.
  • •Understand the purpose and content of each preliminary page element.
  • •Draft preliminary pages for a sample research topic.

Chapter 1: Introduction

3 study hours
  • •Understand the key components of Chapter One: Introduction.
  • •Learn how to write a compelling background to the study, statement of the problem, and purpose of the study.
  • •Practice formulating research questions and hypotheses.
Week
2

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

4h

Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature

4 study hours
  • •Explore the structure and components of Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature.
  • •Learn how to develop a conceptual framework, theoretical framework, and review empirical studies.
  • •Practice appraising reviewed literature and identifying gaps.
Week
3

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

4h

Chapter 3: Methodology

4 study hours
  • •Understand the elements of Chapter Three: Methodology.
  • •Learn how to define research design, population, sample, and sampling techniques.
  • •Practice developing instruments for data collection and ensuring validity and reliability.
Week
4

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

3h

Chapter 4: Results

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to present research findings in Chapter Four: Results.
  • •Understand how to answer research questions and test hypotheses.
  • •Practice summarizing findings and presenting them in tables and figures.
Week
5

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

4h

Chapter 5: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations

4 study hours
  • •Explore the components of Chapter Five: Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations.
  • •Learn how to discuss findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
  • •Understand how to identify implications of the study and suggest further research.
Week
6

Module 1: How to Conduct a Research Project

3h

References

2 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of proper referencing and avoiding plagiarism.
  • •Learn how to format references according to APA style.
  • •Practice creating a reference list for a sample research report.

Appendices

1 study hours
  • •Understand the purpose and order of appendices.
  • •Learn what types of documents to include in the appendices.
  • •Prepare sample appendices for a research project.
Week
7

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

3h

Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Thesis/Dissertation/Project Report

3 study hours
  • •Review the guidelines for the format of writing and presenting a research thesis/dissertation/project report.
  • •Focus on preliminary pages, chapter structure, and referencing style.
  • •Analyze sample project reports to identify key formatting elements.
Week
8

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

4h

Sample Cover page

2 study hours
  • •Examine sample cover pages for undergraduate, PGDE, Masters, and PhD projects.
  • •Understand the required information and layout for each type of cover page.
  • •Create sample cover pages for different academic levels.

Sample Title page for PhD, M.Ed, PGDE, Undergraduate

2 study hours
  • •Analyze sample title pages for PhD, M.Ed, PGDE, and undergraduate projects.
  • •Understand the specific requirements for each title page, including degree names and department information.
  • •Create sample title pages for different academic levels.
Week
9

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

4h

Sample Declaration page

2 study hours
  • •Study the sample declaration page and understand its purpose.
  • •Learn how to properly declare the originality of the research work.
  • •Draft a sample declaration page for a research project.

Sample Certification page

2 study hours
  • •Examine the sample certification page and understand its purpose.
  • •Learn the roles of the supervisor, center director, HOD, dean, and external examiner in the certification process.
  • •Understand the required signatures and dates on the certification page.
Week
10

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

4h

Sample Dedication page

2 study hours
  • •Review the sample dedication page and understand its purpose.
  • •Learn how to write a meaningful dedication to individuals or groups.
  • •Draft a sample dedication page for a research project.

Sample Acknowledgements page

2 study hours
  • •Study the sample acknowledgements page and understand its purpose.
  • •Learn how to properly acknowledge individuals and institutions that contributed to the research.
  • •Draft a sample acknowledgements page for a research project.
Week
11

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

4h

Sample Table of Content Page

4 study hours
  • •Analyze the sample table of contents page and understand its structure.
  • •Learn how to properly format the table of contents, including chapter titles, subheadings, and page numbers.
  • •Create a sample table of contents page for a research project.
Week
12

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

5h

Final Revision

5 study hours
  • •Review all the components of a research project, from preliminary pages to appendices.
  • •Focus on the key elements of each chapter and the formatting guidelines.
  • •Prepare a checklist to ensure all requirements are met.
Week
13

Module 2: Format of Writing and Presenting a Research Report

5h

Practice and Application

5 study hours
  • •Practice writing different sections of a research report based on a given topic.
  • •Focus on clarity, coherence, and adherence to formatting guidelines.
  • •Seek feedback from peers and instructors to improve writing skills.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Thoroughly review all chapters, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice writing different sections of a research report based on sample topics.

3

Pay close attention to the formatting guidelines and referencing style.

4

Review sample pages and understand the required elements for each.

5

Practice answering research questions and testing hypotheses.

6

Familiarize yourself with different research methodologies and data analysis techniques.

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