Lecture Outline

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