| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Formulate an original, significant, and researchable problem at doctoral level. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate and synthesize advanced scholarly literature to identify theoretical and empirical research gaps. |
| LO3 | Construct a coherent theoretical or conceptual framework and justify its relevance to the research problem. |
| LO4 | Design and justify an appropriate, rigorous, and ethically sound research methodology. |
| LO5 | Prepare a doctoral-level research proposal using academic writing, citation, and research integrity standards. |
| LO6 | Present, discuss, and defend research ideas effectively in a scholarly environment and respond constructively to peer and faculty feedback. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Doctoral Research and the Purpose of the Seminar |
| 2 | From Research Interest to a Significant and Researchable Problem |
| 3 | Developing Research Questions, Objectives, and Scholarly Contribution |
| 4 | Advanced Literature Search Strategies and Evidence Management |
| 5 | Critical Literature Review and Synthesis: Identifying Research Gaps |
| 6 | Theory Building and Developing a Conceptual/Theoretical Framework |
| 7 | Research Philosophy, Paradigms, and Methodological Coherence |
| 8 | Quantitative Research Design and Analytical Strategy |
| 9 | Qualitative Research Design and Analytical Strategy |
| 10 | Mixed Methods, Triangulation, Validity, Reliability, and Research Quality |
| 11 | Research Ethics, Academic Integrity, Data Management, and Responsible AI Use |
| 12 | Academic Writing, Argumentation, Citation, and Publication Strategy |
| 13 | Research Proposal Workshop and Structured Peer Review |
| 14 | Doctoral Seminar Presentations and Academic Defense I |
| 15 | Doctoral Seminar Presentations and Academic Defense II |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 15 | 2.00 | 30.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 15 | 2.00 | 30.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 62 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 2 | ||
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Controversial Course | Listening and comprehension, critical thinking | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 3 | Brainstorming | The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 4 | Demonstration | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations | Presentation content |
| 5 | Seminar | Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, IT, listening and comprehension, managerial skills | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment |
| 6 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
| 7 | Oral | Research – lifelong learning, processing situations, developing questions, interpreting, presenting | |
| 8 | Review / Survey Work | Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading |