Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Dates
Intensive Course
Time
Students need to fill in the date and time of video conference sessions. Please refer
to the video conference timetable for Academic Session 2016/2017 provided.
B. Course Aims
This course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in writing research proposal
and planning for research reporting. It includes skills to identify social issue to be
investigated, to develop the appropriate research strategy for the investigation, to review
previous literature, to adopt appropriate research method and to plan the research and
reporting activities.
The research proposal will contribute to the students final year research project under JKA
430E/4.
C. Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students should be able to:
Identify sociological and anthropological issues for systematic enquiry.
Identify research problem(s), research objective(s), research questions/hypotheses and
research method.
Apply relevant theory and/or concept applicable for the subject matter.
To present the above in a systematically written proposal and make adjustment according
to feedback.
To present research proposal using oral and visual communications.
The format:
Similar to TG1, except submit TG2 in hardcopy and softcopy.
Cover and binding: Use paper covers (with official cover), put at least 3 staples on the left
margin and cover with tape. DO NOT use plastic sheets, comb binding or plastic folder.
Post TG2 to PPPJJ main office by 18 April 2017 and submit an additional soft copy
online.
F. Learning Approach
Students are expected to visit eLearn@pppjj on a regular basis for e-Kuliah, consult the
course manager on TG0, TG1 and TG2, and discuss with other students. Students are also
required to do their own reading and libray research (online and offline) on their selected
research topics. Students are advised to spend at least 2 hours a week to do library research
and prepare TG0, TG1 and TG2.
G. References
1. Neumann, L.W. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative
Approaches (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Allyn & Bacon.
2. Pelto, P. J. & Pelto, G. H. (1978). Anthropological research: The structure of inquiry. UK:
Cambridge University Press.
[ebook: http://ebooks.cambridge.org/ebook.jsf?bid=CBO9780511607776]
3. Giddens, A. (2007). Sociology (5th ed.). UK: Polity.
Month
Activities / Course Work Deadlines
September 2016
October 2016
November 2016
December 2016
January 2017
February 2017
March 2017
April 2017
IMPORTANT: You need to contact the course manager if you have any difficulty following
the course or completing your assignments. Do not wait until the last minute or after the
deadline. Be responsible to your learning.
Students are advised to plan your course work according to this time line. Students are
encouraged to contact me via eLearn@pppjj.
Course Manager
Assoc. Prof Dr. Fatan Hamamah Yahaya
Tel.(O) :
Email :
04 653 2316
hamamah@usm.my