ENG518 Midterm Short Handouts by Sir Zahid

ENG518 SHORT HANDOUTS · MIDTERM · Lesson 01 to 05 · (ENG518) Research Methodology · EFFORT BY VUHELPERS24 TEAM · REGARDS : SIR ZAHID: · Lesson-01

WHAT IS RESEARCH?

Topic-001: What is Research?

What is the main focus of the course on research methodology?

The course emphasizes each step involved in research methodology from identifying the research problem to developing a complete research study.

What are the objectives of the course on research methodology?

The course aims to help students understand research methods in English Language Teaching (ELT), critically evaluate research problems, formulate research questions, and present research proposals.

How is research defined?

Research is defined as a systematic inquiry that investigates hypotheses, suggests new interpretations of data, and poses new questions for future exploration.

What are the objectives of this research methodology course?

The course aims to help students understand fundamental research methods in English Language Teaching (ELT), critically evaluate research problems, formulate research questions and objectives, and develop major components of a research study, such as title, abstract, introduction, research design, discussion, and conclusion. It also involves presenting a research proposal and defending the research design.

Topic-002: Definitions of research

How do scientists generally use the term "research" in a scientific context?

In a scientific context, "research" typically refers to the entire scientific method, including all stages from start to finish.

What are some characteristics of research according to various definitions?

Research is described as a systematic and refined technique of thinking, a reliable, verifiable, and exhaustive process, and an intellectual process that seeks truth and new knowledge.

What is the broadest sense of the word "research" and its purpose?

In the broadest sense, research encompasses any formal gathering of data, information, and facts to advance knowledge. It's conducted with the researcher's intention and purpose, and it follows the scientific method from start to finish. The purpose is to add to scientific knowledge, engage in a reliable, verifiable, and exhaustive process, seek the discovery of truth, formulate hypotheses, collect and evaluate data, and reach conclusions.

Topic-003: General Characteristics of Research

What are the main characteristics of research?

Research is systematic, logical, empirical, reductive, replicable, and gathers new knowledge from primary sources. It emphasizes the discovery of general principles and uses valid data gathering devices.

How does research eliminate personal feelings and preferences?

Research resists the temptation to seek only data that supports hypotheses, emphasizing objective and logical investigation.

What are the key characteristics of research?

Research is systematic, logical, empirical, reductive, and replicable. It gathers new knowledge from primary sources, emphasizes the discovery of general principles, and involves exact, systematic, and accurate investigation using valid data gathering devices. It maintains logical and objective standards, resists the temptation to support only hypotheses, eliminates personal feelings and preferences, and is a patient, unhurried activity. Research is carefully recorded and reported, and conclusions and generalizations are made carefully and cautiously.

Topic-004: Functions of Research

What is the primary purpose of research?

Research seeks new knowledge for continuous improvement, refines existing knowledge, and provides baseline data for decision-making.

How does research impact human life?

Research improves various aspects of human life, such as learning, teaching, and decision-making in specific fields.

What is the primary function of research?

Research primarily seeks new knowledge for continuous improvement. It refines and extends existing knowledge, providing baseline data and facilitating decisionmaking in various fields. Additionally, research contributes to improving learning and teaching processes and various aspects of human life.

Topic-005: Specific Characteristics of ELT Research

Why is there a substantial amount of research in ELT (English Language Teaching)?

ELT research provides deep insight, imaginative problem-solving techniques, and a sound philosophy to improve teaching and learning.