Research methodology is a well-known course designed to train students in the process of conducting research. After teaching research methodology in various universities, supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and engaging in discussions with researchers from around the world, the books authors recognized that university students and novice researchers face challenges when it comes to writing dissertations and scientific papers.
This book provides the guidance needed for crafting dissertations and scientific articles. It serves as a step-by-step guide for those interested in learning about academic writing and publishing. One of the main challenges for novice researchers and scientists in the realm of academic writing is understanding how to publish and what to publish. The authors of this book have personally faced these challenges and have created this book as a solution for fellow young researchers.
The book focuses on the various components of dissertations and scientific papers, detailing how they should be written, formatted, and what key elements should be included in each section, which sets the book apart from others that have been published. It offers insights into the research process and provides a thorough explanation of each part of a dissertation, from the research title to the results and discussion of findings.
This volume will be a valuable resource for university students working on their dissertations as well as for researchers and lecturers who teach research methodology courses or prepare scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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A compass for everyone who embarks on this profound journey of exploration and inquiry. This book surpasses the boundaries of academic disciplines. It is a guide for both the inquisitive novice and the seasoned scholar, offering a roadmap to circumnavigate the complex landscape of research. . . . A treasure trove of insights and practical wisdom that transcends the confines of any field. The authors, with their profound expertise and passion for research, have produced a guide that demystifies the research process, from conceptualization to publication. This guide does more than equipping students and researchers; it empowers them to unlock the transformative potential of their inquiries.
From the Foreword by Jonh Aluko Orodho, PhD, Associate Professor at Kenyatta University, Kenya
Foreword by John Aluko Orodho, PhD, Associate Professor at Kenyatta
University, Kenya Preface CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING CENTRAL ELEMENTS IN
RESEARCH Definitions Research title Problem statement Justification or
rationale Research objectives Research questions Hypothesis Variables
and conceptual framework CHAPTER 2 : TYPES OF RESEARCH Enquiry mode
Qualitative and quantitative research Objectives Descriptive research
Correlational research Exploratory research Causal research Application
Basic research and applied research Research Process CHAPTER 3:
LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction Types of literature review Source of
Literature importance of literature review in research CHAPTER 4: RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY Definition of the research methodology Study or research design
Study area and population Sampling Types or methods of sampling CHAPTER
5: METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION Definition Primary Data Collection Methods
Secondary data collection methods CHAPTER 6: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Types of
statistical analysis Descriptive statistics Inferential statistics
CHAPTER 7: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Results Goals and structure of the
results section Writing results section in research: Steps Errors to
avoid in result section writing Discussion What is a discussion section?
Steps of writing the discussion section Writing a good discussion section
CHAPTER 8: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RESEARCH Introduction Reasons for the
need of the research ethics Application for ethical approval Ethical
issues types CHAPTER 9: PROPOSAL WRITING Introduction Goals and length of a
research proposal Structure of a research proposal Mistakes to avoid when
writing a research proposal CHAPTER 10: ACADEMIC PUBLICATION Definition
Terminologies used in academic publishing Top academic publishing indexing
database Types of publication Journal selection for publication
Callixte Yadufashije, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at the INES Ruhengeri Institute of Applied Sciences in Rwanda, where he also served as Director of Research and Consultancy and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research. He is also an Africa Research Excellence Fund fellow, awarded by the Medical Research Council in the UK. He has been teaching research methodology courses for medical students for the last six years at different universities across Africa. He has participated in academic mobility programs funded by the Inter University Council for East Africa and has attended national, regional, and international conferences. Dr. Yadufashije has supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate research in his field of specialization. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and serves as Associate Editor of the East African Journal of Science, Technology, and Innovation, in the thematic area of health and medicine. He is a reviewer for BMC journals and was nominated as External Grant Reviewer of the National Council for Science and Technology in Rwanda.
