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

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Research – How to Start?

What are the problem areas? Teaching and learning Subject matter Classroom environment Instructional technology Student evaluation instruments Assessments Management

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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

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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.

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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

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Research Methodology Cont…

Quantitative research Quasi-experiment or experiment Survey

Interview Questionnaire

Observation Action research Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies Correlation study

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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

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Conference Paper and Presentation

Conference paper Introduction – literature review Research Description or Model Methodology Data analysis and discussions Conclusions Recommendations

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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

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Conference Paper and Presentation Cont…

Eye contact with the audience Be confidence

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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

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Subject Matter Research Areas

Subject matter (FOLA) How to teach English grammar? How to write good essay? Presentation Group work Instructional strategies

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Classroom Environment Research Areas

Classroom environment Student diversity Learning environment Classroom management Learning disabilities

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