Topic A: Introduction

  1. The Body of Knowledge in Human Sciences

Topic B: Trends and Issues

Topic C: Theory and Theory Testing

  1. Introduction of Theory
  2. Constructing Theory
  3. Testing Theory

Topic D: Why and How to add to the "Body of Knowledge"

  1. Definition of Research
  2. Purpose

Topic E: Types of Research

  1. Quantitative
    1. Experimental
      1. True-experimental
      2. Quasi-experimental
    2. Non-experimental
      1. Descriptive
      2. Comparative
      3. Correlational
      4. Causal-Comparative
  2. Qualitative
    1. Naturalistic
      1. Ethnographic
      2. Case Studies
      3. Phenomenology
      4. Grounded Theory
    2. Analytical
      1. Historical Analysis
      2. Content
      3. Analysis

Topic F:  Data Collection Methods

Topic G: Review of Literature

  1. Definition
  2. Purpose
  3. Conducting a Literature Review
  4. Searching
  5. Recording the Information
  6. Some Tips on Recording the Information Found, on Taking Notes, etc.
  7. Critiquing
  8. Writing