Facts given in article :

Research Design & Research Methodology

• A research methodology is the procedural rules for the evaluation of research claims and the validation of the research claims and the validation of the knowledge gathered.
• A research design functions as a research blueprint

Research Purpose

• Identified three main purpose
• Exploratory, descriptive and explanatory purpose
• Correlating the research questions to the research objectives

Exploratory

• Exploratory research investigates a specified problem phenomenon for the purpose of shedding new light upon it and consequently uncovering new knowledge

Descriptive

• Descriptive research entails the thorough examination of the research problem for the specified purpose of describing the phenomenon as in defining, measuring and clarifying it

Explanatory

• Explanatory research as the clarification of relationship between variables and the componential elements of the research problem
• Functions to highlight the complex interrelationships existent within and around a particular phenomenon and contained within the research problem

Session 6 : What Makes Effective Writing

Activity 1 : List down important elements that contribute towards effective writing?


Facts given in article 
- it is good to have knowledge on the subject being written - do your research beforehand
- good writing and grammar skills - easy to understand, no major grammatical errors
- avoid long winding sentences 
- when it conveys what original author wanted to convey in his attempt of conveying the information that he wants to convey
- giving good examples for example, real world situation, historical evidence, etc
- throughly explain background of subject (on introduction section,it is good to have this)
- structured writing (follow the format of report)


Reflection :
- apply it (all the above points) in the process of writing the report
- do not skip any steps and format of report writing
- write a rough draft first to be improved later