RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
SEMESTER V
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY
(ABA YW-UMI)
Meaning of Research
– Research means finding answers to the questions
– Research is a systematic search for truth
– Research is search for knowledge
– Research is defined as a scientific and systematic search for information on a specific topic
– Organized scientific investigations to solve problems, test hypotheses, develop or invent new product
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– Penelitian : Usaha untuk memperoleh, berbagi dan menguji kebenaran sebuah wawasan (Sutrisno Hadi MA dalam Cholid).
– Penelitian : Usaha untuk memperoleh, berbagi dan menguji kebenaran sebuah wawasan (Sutrisno Hadi MA dalam Cholid).
Research is systematic, because it follows certain steps that are logical in order. These steps are:
– Understanding the nature of persoalan to be studied and identifying the related area of knowledge
– Reviewing literature
– Collecting data in an organized and controlled manner to arrive at valid decisions
– Analyzing data appropriate to the persoalan
– Drawing conclusions
Why Research?
To get a degree
To get respectability
To face a challenge
To solve a duduk perkara
To get intellectual joy
To serve society
Criteria Of A Good Research
– Purpose clearly defined
– Research process detailed
– Research design thoroughly planned
– Findings presented clearly
– Conclusions justified
Research Process
– Selection and formulation of research problem
– Literature survey / review concepts or theories
– Review previous research findings
– Research design
– Data collection
– Processing and analysis of data
– Interpreting and reporting data
Components of Research
– Title
– Introduction
– Review of literature
– Objectives of the study
– Research design & methodology
– Conceptual framework
– Report writing
– Conclusion
– Select bibliography
Title…
– It should be precise (words)
– It should be clear (conceptual)
– It should be specific (scope)
– It should be catchy (attractive)
Introduction…
– It is expected to introduce chosen research problems / topic covering its origin, meaning, purpose, development at international / national / regional level.
– The very idea of this component in the research ajuan is to acquaint readers with the research masalah.
Statement of persoalan…
– Proposed research topic should have genuine need for investigation
– The term ‘masalah’ means a question or issue to be examined
Source of problem
1. Reading
2. Academic experience
3. Consultations
4. Brainstorming
5. Research
6. intuition
Sumber :
Dosen : Mrs. Hanna