Introduction To Research In French

1. Define and differentiate between various types of research.
2. Develop a well-structured research proposal.
3. Conduct effective literature reviews using online and offline resources.
4. Apply appropriate data collection methods for different research questions.
5. Analyze and interpret research data.
6. Write a clear and concise research report.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: La définition et les types de recherche · 2 hours

     Understand the definitions of 'mémoire' and 'recherche'.. Identify the differences between a long essay and a research.. Enumerate and explain the different types of research..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: L'Importance de la recherche · 2 hours

     Discuss the importance of academic research.. Explain the importance of scientific research.. Identify the importance of other types of research to human society..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Le choix du sujet de recherche · 2 hours

     Identify the important criteria to be considered when choosing a research topic.. Differentiate between a good and a bad research topic.. Select a research topic based on personal interest and feasibility..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: La rédaction d'une proposition de recherche · 2 hours

     State the importance of writing a research proposal.. Enumerate the major aspects to focus on when writing a research proposal.. Practice writing a research proposal on a chosen topic..

5. Week 5Module 2: La Documentation

   • Unit 1: La documentation dans le cadre de la recherche · 2 hours

     Define documentation within the context of research.. State the importance of documentation in a research.. Name sources of information for research purposes..

6. Week 6Module 2: La Documentation

   • Unit 2: La documentation par Internet · 2 hours

     Name and identify research tools on the Internet.. Explain how relevant information could be searched for and obtained on the Internet.. Search for information related to your research topic through the Internet..

7. Week 7Module 2: La Documentation

   • Unit 3: L'identification de la problématique de la recherche · 2 hours

     Define a research problem.. Identify a research problem from a given topic.. Choose a research topic with a well-defined problem..

8. Week 8Module 2: La Documentation

   • Unit 4: L'énonciation des questions de recherche · 2 hours

     Define a research question.. State the importance of research questions.. Write examples of research questions for particular research topics..

9. Week 9Module 2: La Documentation

   • Unit 5: L'énonciation des hypothèses de recherche · 2 hours

     Define a research hypothesis.. State the importance of research hypotheses.. Give examples of research hypotheses.. Choose a topic and propose appropriate hypotheses..

10. Week 10Module 3: La Collecte de Données

    • Unit 1: La rédaction du cadre théorique · 2 hours

      Define literature review.. State its importance in the course of a research.. Explain the content of a literature review.. Write a literature review relevant to your research topic/area..

    • Unit 2: L'échantillonnage de la population d'enquête · 2 hours

      Define sampling in a research activity.. State the importance of sampling in research.. Enumerate sampling techniques.. Enumerate and explain a sampling process..

11. Week 11Module 3: La Collecte de Données

    • Unit 3: Les principales méthodes de collecte de données · 2 hours

      Define data collection in a research activity.. State the importance of data collection in research.. Identify and enumerate major data collection tools..

    • Unit 4: La méthode d'observation directe · 2 hours

      Define direct observation method for data collection.. State the advantages of direct observation method.. State the disadvantages of direct observation method..

12. Week 12Module 3: La Collecte de Données

    • Unit 5: La collecte de données par entretien · 2 hours

      Define the interview method for data collection.. Explain the characteristics and procedures of the interview method.. State the advantages of the interview method for data collection.. State the disadvantages of the interview method for data collection..

    • Unit 6: La collecte de données par questionnaire · 2 hours

      Define the questionnaire method for data collection.. Explain the characteristics and procedures of the questionnaire method.. State the advantages of data collection through questionnaire method.. State the disadvantages of data collection through questionnaire method..

13. Week 13Module 4: Analyse et Redaction

    • Unit 1: L'analyse des données recueillies · 2 hours

      Explain how data obtained through direct observation could be analyzed.. Explain how data obtained through the interview method could be analyzed.. Explain how data obtained through the questionnaire method could be analyzed..

    • Unit 2: Le plan de rédaction de la recherche · 2 hours

      Highlight the major stages in a research activity.. Outline the contents of a research project or report.. Explain the structure and content of the introduction of a research project.. Explain the structure and content of the conclusion of a research project..