Research MethodsCourse code: 317218 | 6 ECTS credits
Basic information
Level of Studies:Master applied studies
Year of Study:1
Semester:1
Requirements:None
Goal:The objective of the course is to get better insight into the methodology and application of appropriate methods and techniques of applicable and scientific research. Students will use theoretical underpinnings to find critically review literature relevant to their scientific field and determine how research findings can be used in forming their master thesis.
Outcome:To enable students to successfully select and define topics, as well as planning and organization in writing and oral presentation of scientific-professional and specialist papers. Upon completing this course, each student will be able to understand research terminology, demonstrate knowledge of research processes, critically analyze published research using print and online databases, employ formats for citations of print and electronic materials, identify, explain, compare, and prepare the key elements of a research proposal and report.
Zoran Popović, Kako napisati i objaviti naučno delo, Academic Mind, 2014
Andreas Öchsner, Introduction to Scientific Publishing, Backgrounds, Concepts, Strategies, Springer, 2013
Oates, B. J., Griffiths, M., & McLean, R. (2022). Researching information systems and computing. Sage.
Leavy, P. (2022). Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research approaches. Guilford Publications.
Fellows, R. F., & Liu, A. M. (2021). Research methods for construction. John Wiley & Sons.
Hennink, M., Hutter, I., & Bailey, A. (2020). Qualitative research methods. Sage.
Tracy, S. J. (2019). Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. John Wiley & Sons.
Bell, E., Bryman, A., & Harley, B. (2022). Business research methods. Oxford university press.
