Syllabus - RESWRITE

RESEARCH WRITING

Course Syllabus

Course Code

RESWRIT

Description

This course offer basic instructions on research writing with emphasis on critical reading and organized academic writing.

Objectives

General:

This course aims to develop the student’s writing skills for research purposes.

Specific:

At the end of the term, the students are expected to:

• Demonstrate an ability to conduct research and utilize various sources of information for the purposes of gathering needed information.

• Be able to formulate a solid thesis statement and provide resolutions for the problems that they present with the use of appropriate supporting evidence collected through their research.

• Be able to synthesize, correlate, and juxtapose data for the purpose of strengthening their claims.

• Submit a research paper following scholarly practices and techniques.

Prerequisite

GRAMCOM (Grammar and Composition)

Course Credits

Three (3) Units

Instructional Strategies

Lectures, Blog and Article Writing Activities, Library and Online Research Assignments, Research Paper Writing

Course Outline

I. How to Write a Blog

II. Understanding Research

a. Definition of Research

b. Research Tips

c. What is a Research Paper?

III. Choosing the Research Topic

a. Topic Selection

b. Topic Search

c. Formulating Research Questions

IV. Academic Writing

a. Formality

b. Impersonality

c. Structure

d. Hedging

V. Locating Resources

a. Library Resources

b. The Internet as a Resource

c. Preparing a Bibliography

d. Conducting an Interview

e. Conducting a Survey

VI. Formulating a Thesis Statement

a. Narrowing Down a Topic

b. Preparing an Outline

VII. Writing Chapter 1

a. Introduction

b. Statement of the Problem

c. Significance of the Study

d. Scope and Limitations

e. Materials and Methods

f. Definition of Terms

VIII. Writing Chapter 2 & Chapter 3

a. Discussion

b. Summary

c. Conclusions

d. Recommendations

e. References

Requirements:

- Quizzes/Exercises

- Blog/Journal

- Oral Presentation

- Research Paper

References

Miranda-Plata, Beltran-Montenegro (2006). Research: Process and Product Workbook. 

Laguna, Philippines. Trailblazer Publications.

Aquino, G. V. & Aquino M. V. (2005). How to Write a Term Paper.

Mandaluyong City, Philippines. National Bookstore.

Ariola, M. M. (2006). Principles and Methods of Research. 

Manila, Philippines. Rex Bookstore.

Grading System

30%    Research Paper

30%    Blog

30%    Oral Presentation

10%    Attendance

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