At the conclusion of this module the objectives listed below should be mastered by the learner:

  • Indentify trends in the body of knowledge of the human sciences
  • Define theory and theory building
  • Identify types of theories
  • Explain the importance of adding to the body of knowledge
  • Formulate research questions and hypotheses
  • Define research
  • Articulate the purpose of research
  • Outline the types of research
  • Identify approaches to conducting qualitative and quantitative research
  • Explain the purpose of conducting a literature research
  • Critique journal articles using a template
  • Write a review of literature