Course Title : Research Methods
Code		Course Type	Regular Semester	Lecture (hours/week)	Seminar (hours/week)	Lab (hours/week)	Credits	ECTS
ISC 401-2		A	-1	4	0	0	4.00	6
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Description		This is not so much a course on how to write a thesis, but rather, how to write your own thesis. While there will some time devoted to theory, this semester study will be primarily focused on the application – the doing, the writing. By the end of this semester you will have accomplished a good portion of your thesis work. You will then have the time, in consultation with your thesis supervisor, for additional research and writing. This course will put you in a good position to successfully complete, submit, and defend your thesis at the end of your ELL MSc Studies.
Objectives		By the end of this course you will have completed the following: • A working knowledge of MLA/APA Style Requirements; • Thesis Supervisor Assignment; • Thesis Abstract; • Notes on Ten Secondary Articles/Books; • Two Thesis Outlines; • Two Chapter Outlines; • One Chapter Draft; • Bibliography.
Course Outline
Week	Topics
1	Course Introduction
2	Plagiarism and Research Notes
3	Style, Bibliography, Citations
4	Style, Bibliography, Citations
5	Thesis and Chapter Outlines
6	Abstract
7	Abstract
8	Abstract
9	Work-in-Progress
10	Work-in-Progress
11	Work-in-Progress
12	Work-in-Progress
13	Thesis Formatting
14	Thesis Formatting
15	Tips on the thesis
16	Final Exam
Prerequisites
Textbook
Other References
Laboratory Work
Computer Usage
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Learning Outcomes and Competences
1	A working knowledge of MLA/APA Style Requirements
Course Evaluation Methods
In-term studies						Quantity	Percentage
Midterms						1	40
Quizzes						0	0
Projects						0	0
Term Projects						1	20
Laboratory						0	0
Attendance						0	0
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade							60
Contribution of final examination to overall grade							40
Total							100
ECTS (Allocated Based on Student) Workload
Activities					Quantity	Duration (hours)	Total Workload (hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week : 16 x Total course hours)					16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)					14	5	70
Assignments					1	7	7
Midterms					1	0	0
Final examination					1	0	0
Other					0	0	0
Total Work Load							141
Total Work Load / 25 (hours)							5.64
ECTS							6

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