NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES

Department of English Graduate Studies

BS (Hons.) 7th Semester

Course: Research Methodology

Course Code: 705 Marks: 100
Core Text: Gay, L. R Mills, E.G., & Airasian, P(n.d). Educational Research:
Competencies for Analysis and Applications 9th Ed
(Islamabad: National Book Foundation)

MID TERM (Marks: 30)

1. Introduction to Educational Research
The Scientific Method
Basic versus Applied Research
Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning
Steps Involved in Conducting Research (Scientific Method)

2. Selection and Definition of a Problem / Research topic

Selection
Sources
Characteristics
Statement

3. Review of Related Literature

Definition, Functions, and Scope
Preparation
Sources (Primary sources and Secondary Sources)
Paraphrasing

END TERM (Marks: 60)

4. Formulation and Statement of a Hypothesis
Definition and Purpose
Characteristics
Types of Hypothesis

5. Introduction To Approaches And Types Of Research

Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Experimental Research
Co-relational Research
 6. Sampling and Population

7. The Function and Ingredients/Elements of a Research Proposal

(Students should be taught the different parts of a research proposal such as the title of the
study, introduction/background to the study, statement of the problem, hypothesis, research
questions, significance and objectives of the study, literature review, chapter break-up and
referencing etc.)

8. Research Proposal for the Final Project/Thesis

(Students will choose their topic and prepare the research proposal for their final thesis.
The question about writing a research proposal on a topic of students own choice may be
given in the final examination.)

9. APA Citation Format

Citation within the Text
List of Reference or Bibliographic Citation

Assignment/Presentation (Marks: 10)