Seminar on Research and Article Writing Presented by Dr. Chan Chang Tik

Topics Research - How to Start? Research Methodology Writing Abstract Conference Paper and Presentation March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 2

Research – How to Start? What are the problem areas? Teaching and learning Teaching and learning Subject matter Classroom environment Instructional technology Student evaluation instruments Assessments Management March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 3

How to Start? Cont… Once you have identified the problem areas, what’s next? Fine tune the problem area: How? Discuss with your friends Brainstorming Reading Talk to CITS March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 4

How to Start? Cont… What are research objectives and questions? Research Objectives Why do you want to carry out this research? What do you want to achieve? Research Questions Research questions are tied to the research objectives. They are written to help you achieve your research objectives. March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 5

Research Methodology How to achieve your research objectives? What research methods to use? Qualitative research Quantitative research Qualitative Research Case study Ethnography Grounded theory study March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 6

Research Methodology Cont… Quantitative research Quasi-experiment or experiment Survey  Interview  Questionnaire Observation Action research Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies Correlation study March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 7

Writing Abstract Give an introduction of your research Brief description of research methodology including the number of subjects Research findings Format: One paragraph No literature review Number of words – varies from conference March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 8

Conference Paper and Presentation Conference paper Introduction – literature review Research Description or Model Methodology Data analysis and discussions Conclusions Recommendations March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 9

Conference Paper and Presentation Cont… Conference Presentation Time allocated – usually 15 – 20 minutes Prepare your PowerPoint presentations within the time given. Include pertinent points like: Introduction to your research Research findings Conclusions and recommendations (if any) Allow 3- 5 minutes for QnA Do not read from the slides prepared but explain the points in your own way. March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 10

Conference Paper and Presentation Cont… Eye contact with the audience Be confidence March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 11

March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 12 Thank you

TnL Research Areas Teaching and learning Active learning eBeam Digital libraries Blended learning Knowledge management Learning skills Quality education Adult education Staff training Content management system March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 13

Subject Matter Research Areas Subject matter (FOLA) How to teach English grammar? How to write good essay? Presentation Group work Instructional strategies March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 14

Classroom Environment Research Areas Classroom environment Student diversity Learning environment Classroom management Learning disabilities March 2010 Seminar on Research and Article Writing 15