Training Course on “ Research Methodology For Master’s Degree Students in CLMT Countries” February 2012 Conducted by Mekong Institute Sponsored by New Zealand Embassy Bangkok TE AKA AORERE By Seang Sopheak

Participant Information

Participants - Countries 12 of MINZAS Scholars from :Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand. 7 MI YGMS professionals from : Cambodia, China, Myanmar and Thailand

Country Distribution and Gender Balance of MINZAS Participants

Country Distribution and Gender Balance of MI YGMS Participants

Objectives  To improve the participants’ research skill;  To guide the participants in writing a good research/thesis proposal ( provide good rationale, conduct efficient literature searches, develop conceptual/theoretical models and research design, and set research scope and limitations;  To expose participants to statistical techniques and data analysis, interpretation and presentation;  To enhance participants’ skill in report writing;  To establish networking among GMS researcher;

Content Module 1: Regional Cooperation in the GMS Module 2: Conceptualization of Research Module 3: Operationalization of Research Module 4: Report Writing and Dissemination of Research Outputs

Resource Persons Dr. Vute Wangwacharakul Associate Professor, Kasetsart University Bangkok, Thailand Dr. Suchat Katima Director, Mekong Institute Ms. Yupaporn Siribut Young GMS Professional, Mekong Institute Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia (Tess) Program Manager, Mekong Institute

Facilitators Mr. Seang Sopheak (Sopheak) Program Facilitator Ms. Phetvilai Panyada ( Bee ) Program Assistant Ms. Jenisa Belardo ( Jen ) Communications Assisstant

Evaluation

Usefulness of Program Contents Very useful Mostly useful Just right Some- what useful Not useful Average Rating MI Program and Activities 83% (10) 17% (2) 4.83 Overview of the Training Program 100% (12) 5.00 Introduction to the Research Process 91% (11) 9% (1) 4.83 Research Proposal Development 83% (10) 17% (2) 4.83 Formulating Research91% (11) 9% (1) 4.92 Literature Review75% (9) 15% (3) 4.75 Ethic of Research12% (100) 5.00

Usefulness of Program Contents Very useful Mostly useful Just right Some- what useful Not useful Average Rating Developing the theoretical and conceptual framework 66% (8) 34% (4) 4.67 Conceptualization, Operationalization and Measurement 58% (7) 42% (5) 4.58 Hypothesis setting and testing 50% (6) 41% (5) 9% (1) 4.42 Scope of research91% (11) 9% (1) 4.92 Research / Thesis Report Outline 75% (10) 15% (2) 4.75 Qualitative versus Quantitative Research 83% (10) 17% (2) 4.83 Research Design and Process 75% (9) 15% (3) 4.75

Usefulness of Program Contents Very useful Mostly useful Just right Some- what useful Not useful Average Rating Conceptualization and Operationalization 58% (7) 42% (5) 4.58 Sampling Designs and Sampling Procedures 58% (7) 25% (3) 17% (2) 4.42 Determining Sample Size 75% (9) 8% (1) 17% (2) 4.58 Survey Research : Communicating with Respondents 66% (8) 17% (2) 17% (2) 4.50 Design Questionnaire50% (6) 50% (6) 4.17 Data Analysis15% (3) 75% (9) 4.25 Transforming data into information 34% (4) 66% (8) 4.33

Usefulness of Program Contents Very useful Mostly useful Just right Some- what useful Not useful Average Rating Qualitative Data Analysis 66% (8) 17% (2) 17% (2) 4.50 Thesis/Research Report writing Tip 66% (8) 34% (4) 4.67 Writing Citation and Bibliography 12% (100) 5.00 Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 50% (6) 25% (3) 25% (3) 4.25 Making Table and Figures 75% (9) 15% (3) 4.75 Disseminating Research Result 50% (6) 50% (6) 4.17 Average4.60

Expectation Very wellMostly good/ relevant Just right Somewhat good/ relevant Not good/ relevant at all Average Rating Expectation met 75% (9) 25% (3) 4.75

Most Important Lessons / Not Covered Topics Most important lessons you have learned?  Conceptual Framework  How to make a good proposal  Team spirit: work as a team  Everyone has talent, but different  Don’t give up, even when faced with difficulties  Yesterday is the history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift!  Understanding cultural differences  Work together, win together Topics not covered?  Qualitative research methods  Designing qualitative questionnaire  Analyzing qualitative data

Duration of the Program Too longAbout right lengthToo short 75% (9) 25% (3) 4 weeks (4) 1 months (1)

Pre and Post Self Assessment Research Development and Methodology Pre Self Assessment =Minimal Awareness Post Self Assessment =Working Knowledge

Pre and Post Self Assessment Regional Cooperation Core Competencies Pre Self Assessment =Partial Knowledge Post Self Assessment =Working Knowledge

Mood Meter

Flash Back

Setting the Context

Lectures

In-Class Activities

In-Class Activities Group Work

In-Class Activities Proposal Presentation

In-Class Activities Proposal Presentation

In-Class Activities BODs

Weekend Trip

THANK YOU!