Overview
The
student chooses a scientific topic (according to his specialization) and
presents it to his department as a proposal, then the student conducts
scientific research on the topic following the steps and methodology of correct
scientific research, including problem identification, data collection,
analysis, research benefit, previous studies on the research topic, research
results, recommendations, etc. The purpose of the graduation project is to train
the student to conduct research in his field by applying the concepts and
principles he studied during the previous semesters at the college.
Intended learning outcomes
This
course aims to
1. The student learns how to write a proposal
and the components of a graduation project.
2. Learn how to choose a project title and
write an abstract
3. Learn how to search for driving studies
organize and write the theoretical framework for the research topic.
4. Write the general framework for the
graduation project research, including objectives, importance, terminology, and
how to conduct the practical part of the research.
5.
Analyze and discuss the research results.
6. Research references should be written in an
appropriate tabulation manner.
7. He writes a research (graduation project)
integrated with the final output.
Teaching and learning methods
The
course will be presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, or
assignments and exercises, discussion and dialogue
Methods of assessments
Methods
of evaluating students in this course:
(class work 40% & final 60%)
Class
work is divided into written midterm, assignments and tasks.
Final
exam is in a form of written exam.
References
Kate L. Turbian, A. 1996. A Manual For Writers
of Term Papers, Thesis and Dissertations. The University of Chicago.
Bell, J. 1999. Doing Your Research Project. A
guide for first-time researchers in education and social sciences. 3rd ed. Open
University Press.
Blaxter, L., Hyghes, C., & Tight, M. 2000.
How to research. 2nd ed. Open University Press.
The
main contents of the course
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Readings/References/Notes
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Week
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The content (topic) for each week
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1
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1.
Planning the project
a.
Choosing a topic
b.
Establishing the focus of the study
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2
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1.
Planning the project
a.
Choosing a topic
b.
Establishing the focus of the study
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3
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c.
Hypothesis & objectives
The
Project outline
Timing
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4
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Intellectual
Property
Keeping
records, making notes and locating libraries
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5
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Intellectual
Property
Keeping
records, making notes and locating libraries
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6
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Finding
and searching information sources
Literature
searching
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7
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Finding
and searching information sources
Literature
searching
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8
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Searching
techniques
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9
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Managing
information
Sources
of information
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10
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Selecting
methods of data collection
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11
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Interpreting
the evidence and reporting the findings
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12
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Data Analysis
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13
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Data
Analysis
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14
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Conclusion
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