Objectives

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