Yearbooks

Research methodology 801


 
Module code EBW 801
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

The following broad themes are covered:
•  An overview of the research process to be followed and 
   the outcomes required of postgraduate students;
•  Foundational skills for postgraduate students;
•  What is research?;
•  What is a theory and how can I ensure that my study makes a
   clear theoretical contribution?;
•  An overview of the structure of a research proposal;
•  Identifying and evaluating possible research topics;
•  Delineating the scope of a study;
•  Writing a literature review;
•  Choosing an appropriate inquiry strategy (research approach) for a
    study;
•   Writing the research design and methods section of a research
    proposal.

Module credits 0.00
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 lecture per week
Language of tuition Separate classes for Afrikaans and English
Academic organisation EMS Dean's Office
Period of presentation Year

The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

Copyright © University of Pretoria 2024. All rights reserved.

COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal

To contact the University during the COVID-19 lockdown, please send an email to [email protected]

FAQ's Email Us Virtual Campus Share Cookie Preferences